Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring GA or compact license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Telemetry unit of a hospital environment
• 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 and a 1:5 patient ratio
• Adult to geriatric patient population
• Treats conditions including post MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Performs telemetry monitoring, EKG, and Doppler procedures
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication systems
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratio required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and oxygen administration
• Experience with IV therapy, central line, and PICC line management preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• First-time travelers are accepted

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, emergency response, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and administer PCA and procedural sedation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission
• RTO blackout dates include Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (Perm/Per Diem/FCSS) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler