IMCU Cardiac Telemetry RN
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Overflow IMCU with cardiac telemetry focus
• Patient Conditions:

  • Cardiac arrhythmias (stable A-Fib, SVT, Bradycardia)
  • Cardioversion, CHF, chest pain
  • Renal, pulmonary (COPD, pulmonary edema), PE, DVT
  • Post cardiac catheterization, TR Bands
  • Surgical patients (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, chest tubes, biliary drains)
  • Occasional vascular, orthopedic, or CVA patient overflow
  • DKA management
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5-6
• Unit Systems: Epic (preferred), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Comfortable managing continuous IV cardiac medications including:

  • Amiodarone
  • Dobutamine
  • Dopamine
  • Milrinone
  • Nitroglycerin
• Comfortable managing diuretics such as Bumex
• Comfortable managing anticoagulants including Aggrastat, Argatroban, and Heparin
• Comfortable managing insulin drips

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating: May float within the facility as needed within scope of practice
• Call: Rare; 2-hour response time if called
• Weekends: Typically every other weekend; travelers fill in gaps after permanent staff scheduling
• Holidays: Travelers expected to work major holidays if they fall within assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days per contract
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length
• Compliance: Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Related degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; negative chest x-ray if prior positive
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within past 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Additional Notes

• Travelers typically do not administer Precedex; this is reserved for core staff
• Candidate clinical fit will be reviewed by clinical team before final manager decision
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Color blind testing required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable managing complex cardiac drips and arrhythmia patients in a fast-paced IMCU setting.