Telemetry/PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)

• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

• Work Setting:

  • Mixed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) and Intermediate patients
  • Small neuro population
  • Respiratory, cardiac, mixed medical patients
  • Titrating cardiac drips required
  • Assignments may be all PCU, all MS/Tele, or a mix depending on acuity and staffing

• Staffing Ratio: 1:4-5 (high staffing ratio)

• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Holidays:

  • Expected to work if 1 or 2 major holidays fall during assignment
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
  • Major holidays include New Year’s Eve/Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day
  • No additional Christmas RTO accepted

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 hours for 14-week assignment)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Photo ID: Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Related degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State License: Georgia RN license verification within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU)

  • Up to 3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation

Additional Notes

• Floating within the facility is required
• No call responsibilities
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a diverse patient population and a dynamic work environment with a focus on telemetry and intermediate care nursing. Compliance with all documentation, certifications, and competency requirements is mandatory for timely onboarding.