Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty. First-time travelers are accepted.

Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

Unit: Telemetry

• Diagnoses include CHF, MI/Chest pain (pre- and post-cath), Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), Hypo-/Hypertension, Pleural effusion, Sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5
• Census: 16 rooms

Systems Used:

• Epic (required)
• Pyxis
• SBAR

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Required to work major holidays during assignment (expectations vary based on number of holidays during contract)

Required Certifications

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

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years specialty experience required (highest requirement)
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Telemetry skills including dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Ability to work with telemetry patients and related diagnoses

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Background check (within 30 days of start)
• Education verification (degree related to nursing)
• State nursing license verification (Georgia)
• Annual Nursys verification
• Physical exam within 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• TB questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for telemetry)
• Color blind testing (required)
• General competency exam for nursing

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy
• Floating within facility as needed
• Locals accepted at same rate

This position offers an opportunity to work in a telemetry unit with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.