Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Savannah, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Med/Tele 2N Nurse Position - Savannah, Georgia

Unit Overview

• Unit: Med/Tele 2N (Regional Admissions)
• Beds: 23
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, sometimes 1:5
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:10
• Respiratory Equipment: Nasal cannulas, BiPAP, High Flow NC (no ventilators)
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Present on unit; they read strips, but RNs must interpret rhythms
• Charge Nurse: Night charge RN does not usually take patient assignments
• House Supervisor: Present at night

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years Med/Tele experience
• At least 1 previous travel assignment completed successfully
• Experience in a hospital of similar size and acuity
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Must be able to titrate drips (common drips include Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Contract length: 14 weeks
• Self-scheduling allowed, but shifts may be adjusted for staffing needs (per RTO policy)
• Block scheduling is permitted
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Yes, unless approved time off
• No call or standby requirements
• Rare floating to Neurosurgical PCU with similar nurse-to-patient ratios
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Orientation

• One day computer skills training
• Basic 12-hour night shift orientation

Additional Notes

• Local candidate rule: Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify