Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Summary

• Work on a telemetry unit caring for adult to geriatric patients.
• Patient diagnoses include CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, and vascular issues.
• Unit census: 36 rooms, average daily census of 35.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5.
• Electronic medical record system: Epic.
• Other systems: Pyxis, SBAR.
• Scrub color: Navy blue.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• No call requirements.
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday occurs during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.
• Return to orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days; blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4-12).
• Compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.

Additional Information

• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Floating within the facility as needed.
• No call requirements.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length.
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final manager approval.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity telemetry setting with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.