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: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night-shift hospital position requiring charge experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit with adult to geriatric patient population
• 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 and 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Treats post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Peritoneal dialysis and telemetry monitoring responsibilities
• Uses EKG and Doppler equipment
• Epic EMR required along with Pyxis and SBAR communication
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• 1:5 patient ratio experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and airway management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line, PICC, and peripheral line care
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and insulin drips
• Experience with pacemakers and pre/post cardiac catheterization or surgery care
• Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE experience

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring and emergency response for cardiac patients, including use of rapid response and code teams
• Perform own vital sign and blood glucose checks
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• No RTO permitted during Spring Break blackout dates (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, and Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve/Day as applicable
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed unable to return must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying