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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 night shift assignment requiring 1 year of experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit with remote telemetry capability and diverse medical surgical diagnoses
• 38-bed unit with an average daily census of 33 and a 1:6 patient ratio
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting, along with Pyxis and SBAR communication systems

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced Med/Surg unit, 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
• No RTO permitted during orientation week or the Spring Break blackout period (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on how many major holidays fall within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (perm, per diem, or FCSS) must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were previously unable to complete an assignment must complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont before reapplying
• Compliance must be completed on time to avoid a two-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling