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

Telemetry

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Augusta, Georgia
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:00
• 36 hours per week
• Adults to Geriatrics patient population
• Telemetry unit with 36 rooms and average daily census of 35
• Ratio: 1:4–5
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• No call
• Every other weekend
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic
• Full compliance required to start on time
• Photo ID
• Background check completed before start
• Education verification of related degree
• NURSYS verification
• Color blind testing
• Competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Physical exam
• Negative TB or chest X-ray
• TB questionnaire
• Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen
• Flu vaccine or declination
• 2 clinical references
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer

Preferred

• NIH Stroke Certification
• 1st timers accepted

Clinical Focus

• CHF
• MI/chest pain pre- and post-cath
• Dysrhythmias pre- and post-device implants
• Hypo-/hypertension
• Pleural effusion
• Sepsis
• PE/DVT/vascular issues

Scheduling Notes

• Maximum 7 days of RTO
• Spring Break blackout dates: April 4th–12th
• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it; if two, both; if three, two of them

Additional Notes

• Navy blue scrubs
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length