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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night shift hospital position requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and a GA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Telemetry unit caring for adults to geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses include CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5 on a 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 35
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• 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 at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team utilization
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and oxygen administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and PCA
• Copies of required certifications needed for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, medication management, and post-cardiac procedure care
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized at time of submission with no post-offer schedule changes
• No RTO permitted during orientation week or the designated Spring Break blackout (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)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or receive a facility DNR must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying