Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Augusta, GA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location

Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a telemetry unit serving an adult to geriatric population with diagnoses including CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:4–5 within a 36-room unit with an average daily census of 35
• Accurately document patient care and clinical information using Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed
• Adhere to weekend rotation expectations (every other weekend) and holiday work requirements per assignment schedule
• Complete all orientation modules and onboarding compliance requirements within designated timelines

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in telemetry nursing; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• All requested time off (RTO) must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO or schedule requests may be made post-offer or onsite, and no RTO is permitted during orientation week
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and vascular/PE patient management
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity telemetry environment with a diverse cardiac and vascular patient population, offering strong clinical growth opportunities
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this an accessible opportunity to launch or advance your travel nursing career