Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Setting

• Telemetry unit
• 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; 16 rooms
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work 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 major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Years Eve/Day)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays may push start by 2 weeks due to orientation schedule

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (check if required/preferred)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Georgia

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required)
• Color Blind Testing (required)
• Competency Exam (required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with TB questionnaire updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required

Additional Notes

• Telemetry unit uses Epic system; familiarity required
• Floating within facility as needed
• Orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours orientation)
• Candidate will undergo clinical pre-screen to determine fit before final approval

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia, working with adult to geriatric patients in a telemetry setting.