Cardiac Tele RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry night shift position requiring prior charge experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 and a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Performs telemetry monitoring, EKG, Doppler studies, and peritoneal dialysis care
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication systems
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required; 2 years preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Prior experience with 1:5 patient ratios
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Experience with insulin drip titration, pacemaker management, and pre/post cardiac cath and surgery care
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose monitoring independently
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of consideration
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Blackout dates apply for Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Compliance items must be completed promptly to avoid delays to start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Prior Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to Piedmont must complete one assignment elsewhere before reapplying