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 RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring prior charge experience and 2 years of cardiac tele nursing experience.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• Patient population includes post MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, and peritoneal dialysis cases
• 1:5 patient ratio on a 16-bed unit with average daily census of 16
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Epic EMR required, along with Pyxis and SBAR systems
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• 1:5 patient ratio experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills required include telemetry monitoring, EKG, Doppler, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care)
• Experience with cardiac drips and vasoactive drip management (no titration) required
• Experience with renal care including CBI and pre/post hemodialysis management required
• Copies of required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive cardiac telemetry care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response coordination with rapid response/code teams
• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks as part of standard duties
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with holiday blackout during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees in permanent, PRN, or internal staff roles must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed unable to return to a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying