Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in cardiac telemetry to provide care for adult to geriatric patients. The unit focuses on cardiac conditions including post-myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease. The role involves telemetry monitoring, EKG, Doppler, and peritoneal dialysis care.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit size: 16 beds with an average daily census of 16
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• 1st time travel nurses are accepted

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with telemetry, EKG, Doppler
• Knowledge of post-MI care, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system (required)
• Experience with Pyxis medication system and SBAR communication
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for telemetry roles

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Weekend shifts: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Orientation and Compliance

• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval

Required Health and Background Documentation

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of nursing degree (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Annual TB questionnaire
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending with proof)

Additional Notes

• Color blindness testing required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam allows up to 3 attempts; failure results in cancellation
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start

License Requirement

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Telemetry experience of at least 1 year, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience caring for post-myocardial infarction (post-MI) patients
• Experience caring for heart failure patients
• Experience caring for patients with peripheral vascular disease
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis care
• Doppler experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system