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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

• Experience with Post MI, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Chest Pain, Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Telemetry, EKG, Doppler

Unit & Work Details

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:5
• Unit size: 16 beds, average daily census of 16
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend shifts: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating: Yes, to other Cardiac Telemetry or other units as needed
• Call requirements: None
• Holiday work: Required to work major holidays during assignment (see details below)

Major Holidays to Work if Falling Within Assignment

• New Year’s Eve and Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve and Day

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screen required to determine clinical fit before final manager approval

Required Documents & Verifications

• Valid State License (Georgia)
• Background Check (including education verification) within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (degree related to specialty)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams Required

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• General Competency Exam

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a cardiac telemetry nursing opportunity with a focus on adult and geriatric patients, requiring strong telemetry and cardiac care skills, with a supportive orientation and clear compliance expectations.