Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Facility: Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Hospital System: Piedmont Healthcare

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 20 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Cardiac Telemetry Unit
• Bed Count: 16 beds, average daily census of 16
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Shifts: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating: Yes, to other Cardiac Telemetry or other units as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

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

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st timers accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (depending on specialty and unit)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (strictly enforced, max 3 attempts)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • General Competency Exam (required by agency)

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

• Experience with:

  • Post Myocardial Infarction (MI)
  • Heart Failure
  • Arrhythmias
  • Chest Pain
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Telemetry, EKG, Doppler

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance results in 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Floating & Scheduling

• Floating to other Cardiac Telemetry or other units as needed
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• No call requirements

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or Declination (required)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or Declination (required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start, must be complete prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Required for most recent employer; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Facility Policies

• Must review and sign Piedmont Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement prior to start
• Must review Piedmont Dress and Professional Appearance Policy

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac telemetry unit within a well-established healthcare system. Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with a focus on cardiac care and telemetry monitoring.