Telemetry/PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (PCU)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Setting

• Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• 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
• Ratio/Census: 1:4-5; 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
• RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall during assignment

  • Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patients

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by Aya)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended (not required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Notes

• Full compliance with all requirements is necessary to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours orientation)
• Locals accepted at the same rate

This position offers the opportunity to work in a telemetry/PCU setting with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring strong clinical skills in cardiac and vascular care, with a supportive team environment and structured orientation process.