Med Surg Tele RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 14-week assignment requiring at least 1 year of experience and a GA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit with remote telemetry monitoring and potential medical surgical diagnoses
• 38-bed unit with an average daily census of 33
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication method

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• 1:6 patient ratio experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Skilled in respiratory care including nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and oxygen administration
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population including cardiac monitoring and respiratory support
• 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 the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• If 1-2 major holidays fall during the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested
• If 3 major holidays fall during the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (perm, per diem, or FCSS) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for 1 full year before applying as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or received a DNR must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying