Medical Surgical RN Telemetry
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day-shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of experience and current Epic proficiency.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit with remote telemetry monitoring and general med/surg diagnoses
• Adolescent to geriatric patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:6 on a 38-bed unit with an average daily census of 33
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including rapid response/code team use
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and oxygen administration
• Knowledgeable in isolation precautions and PPE use
• First-time travelers are accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced Medical Surgical unit including cardiac monitoring and respiratory support
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week (Monday-Sunday) or after submission/offer
• Blackout dates apply for RTO during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment: work 1 holiday if one occurs, work both if two occur, or work 2 of 3 if three occur
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Full compliance required to start on time, as any delays result in a two-week push back due to biweekly orientation scheduling
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Previous perm, per diem, or FCSS staff must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or DNR'd by the facility must complete one assignment outside of Piedmont before reapplying
• Shift and contract length are firm with no alternate schedule requests permitted
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned to the same shift on the same unit