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 experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring BLS, ACLS, and a GA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for adult 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
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Epic EMR experience required; also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, HFNC, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), PCA, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and rapid response/code team coordination
• Experience with pacemakers, pre/post cardiac cath, and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• IV insulin protocol experience; insulin drip titration preferred
• Seizure disorder management experience preferred
• Surgical drain management experience

Additional Information

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently as part of daily duties
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, finalized at time of submission with no changes allowed after offer or onsite
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment; limited holiday RTO may be considered if three holidays occur during the assignment
• 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 bill rate
• Former permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be separated from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or are released must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying