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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 9 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Telemetry night shift position requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit with 16 rooms and a 1:4-5 patient ratio
• Patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics
• 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
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• 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
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip management (no titration) required
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration required
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) highly preferred for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac telemetry unit including monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response support
• Perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks as part of daily duties
• Navy blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized prior to submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
• RTO blackout dates apply during 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)
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Former Piedmont permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be separated for a full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment elsewhere before reapplying