Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry position serving adult and geriatric patients that requires a GA or compact RN license and strong cardiac care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Telemetry unit caring for adults and geriatric patients
• Primary patient diagnoses include CHF, MI/chest pain, dysrhythmias, post-cath and device implants, hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, and vascular issues
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 in a 16-room unit
• Uses Epic EMR (experience required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:00) with every other weekend required
• Floating to other units may be required
• No call requirement
• Duties include assessing, monitoring, and caring for acute cardiac and vascular patients in a telemetry setting
• Scrub color requirement is navy blue
• Must be able to work assigned major holidays according to assignment period and holiday coverage rules
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off allowed; no time off may be requested during the first week of assignment
• Full compliance is required to be eligible for assignment start
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Returning travelers must have one year away from any facility in the health system before eligibility
• Travel pairs are not permitted to be scheduled for the same shift and unit
• Blocked scheduling is not allowed

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references from manager level or above are required 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