Telemetry Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position requiring travel nursing experience and active GA or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Patient population includes cardiac, renal, pulmonary, post-surgical, vascular, and occasional overflow from ortho or CVA units
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5-6 on a 32-bed unit
• Duties include arrhythmia management, post-PCI care, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of various cardiac drips
• Overflow IMCU patients may be present
• Epic EMR is preferred; use of Pyxis and SBAR required
• Day shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00-19:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility is required
• Call is rare, with a two-hour response time if needed
• Compliance with all onboarding and health requirements is necessary for timely start
• Travelers are required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO); no RTO allowed during the first week
• Travelers may occasionally care for overflow patients from other units
• Holiday coverage is required depending on the number of major holidays within the assignment period
• Locals are accepted at the same pay rate
• Perm/PRN staff must be away from all Piedmont facilities for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned the same shift on the same unit
• No blocked scheduling is permitted
• Orientation hours are determined by contract length

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 1 year recent Telemetry experience required
• Travel nursing experience strongly required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Strong arrhythmia and cardiac drip management skills necessary
• Experience with care of post-PCI patients and management of TR Bands needed
• Ability to provide two supervisory references for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts