RN Med/Telemetry
Savannah, Georgia
Candler Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med/Telemetry Unit

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit Overview

• New 10-bed Med/Tele unit for regional admissions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4, sometimes 1:5
• Charge nurse on night shift (usually does not take patient assignment)
• Nurse aides available with a ratio of 1:10
• Respiratory equipment includes nasal cannulas, BiPAP, and High Flow NC (no ventilators)
• Telemetry monitor techs read strips, but RNs must be able to interpret rhythms
• Shifts allow self-scheduling and block scheduling, with occasional adjustments for staffing
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required unless approved time off
• No call or standby requirements
• Rare floating to Neurosurgical PCU with similar ratios
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Orientation includes one day of computer skills and 12-hour night shift training

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in Med/Telemetry or similar hospital setting
• Successful completion of at least 1 prior travel nursing contract (prior travel experience required)
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to titrate drips (common drips include Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have experience in a hospital of similar size and acuity
• Local candidate rule: Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered
• Orientation dates available (specific dates not included)