Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience in telemetry or related specialty. First-time travelers are accepted.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Environment

• 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
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5
• 16 rooms
• 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, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)
• Major holidays include: Spring Break (April 4-12), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (refer to unit description for requirement)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years specialty experience (highest requirement)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Valid State License (Georgia)
• Background check (within 30 days of start)
• Education verification (degree related to specialty)
• Physical exam (within 12 months)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 12 months) and TB questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination (required for flu season)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist and work history verification (updated annually or within 30 days post start if pending)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• General competency exam

Additional Notes

• Floating within facility as needed
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic telemetry unit with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, utilizing advanced clinical skills and electronic health record systems.