Cardiac Tele RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Cardiac Tele

Overview

• Travel/Contract RN role in Augusta, Georgia
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:00
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 14 weeks
• Adults to Geriatrics patient population
• Telemetry unit
• 36 rooms with average daily census of 35
• Ratio: 1:4–5
• Floating: within facility/scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• Every other weekend
• RTO max: 7 days
• RTO blackout dates: April 4th–12th
• Locals accepted at same rate
• NBO is determined by contract length

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic
• State license verification, if applicable
• Full compliance required to start on time
• Photo ID required
• Background check required and must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• 2 clinical references
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer required

Preferred

• NIH Stroke Certification

Additional Notes

• For the present time, all RN roles will be expected to perform their own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
• Major holidays may be required depending on assignment dates
• Compliance delays can push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule