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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring 2 years of experience and ACLS/BLS certification, with first-time travelers welcome to apply.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for adults to geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses include CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implant), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
• 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 35 and a patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 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
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and interpreting/managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring; remote monitoring experience preferred
• Experience with insulin drip management; titration of insulin drips preferred
• Experience with pacemakers, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MI care
• Must perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of rapid response/code teams as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission and none allowed during orientation week
• Blackout dates apply for RTO during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment: 1-2 holidays require full coverage, 3 holidays require coverage of 2 with 1 possible holiday RTO request
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who cancelled or were not approved to return must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying