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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN with at least one year of experience, a GA or compact RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications for a night shift position.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry Unit with a patient population ranging from adults to geriatrics
• Common diagnoses include congestive heart failure and cardiac diseases
• Responsible for interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• 17-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools
• Night shifts are 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:00
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required only to sister units within the service line
• No call requirements
• Responsibilities include managing adult and geriatric patients with cardiac conditions and utilizing advanced monitoring equipment
• Scrub color requirement is navy blue
• Holiday coverage is required based on the number of major holidays within the assignment period, following facility guidelines
• Full compliance with documentation and onboarding required to start on time
• Perm/PRN employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Return travelers must complete one successful assignment outside Piedmont before returning if previously deemed ineligible
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned the same shift on the same unit
• No blocked scheduling permitted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers are accepted

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum one year of recent telemetry RN experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide two supervisory references from a manager or higher
• Must not request RTO during the first week of assignment; maximum 7 days RTO allowed

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