Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Patient Population

• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Setting

• Telemetry unit
• Common diagnoses: CHF, MI/Chest pain (pre- and post-cath), Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), Hypo-/Hypertension, Pleural effusion, Sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Ratio/Census: 1:4-5 nurse to patient ratio; 36 rooms with average daily census of 35
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call: None
• Holidays: No holiday RTO will be approved
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted (NIH preferred)
• Other certifications may be preferred or required depending on specialty (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry and related units; 3 attempts allowed)

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo a clinical screen to determine fit before final manager approval

Orientation

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 13 weeks = 13 hours)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification and criminal checks
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Within 12 months of start; can start with TB test pending if TB questionnaire on file
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Facility Policies: Candidates must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position offers a challenging telemetry nursing role with a supportive team environment, requiring strong clinical skills and full compliance with facility and agency requirements.