PCU Telemetry RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

PCU Travel Nurse

Location

• Augusta, Georgia

Contract

• 12 weeks
• Travel/contract assignment
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend block: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Every other weekend expected unless otherwise specified

Unit Overview

• Adult to geriatric patient population
• 12-bed unit
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput and patient-centered care
• Patients include intermediate-level and medical-surgical cases
• Common diagnoses include dysrhythmias, CHF, acute onset stroke or stroke symptoms not requiring TPA or critical care, and acute coronary syndrome/myocardial ischemia
• All patients are on hardwire telemetry and self-monitored by the RN

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Schedule Expectations

• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off
• Major holidays may be required during the assignment period

Compliance and Start Requirements

• Full compliance is required to start on time
• Background check must be complete before start
• Photo ID required
• Education verification required
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required
• 2 clinical references required
• Physical exam required
• TB questionnaire required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required
• Drug screen required
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation required

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted
• Epic and Pyxis are used on the unit
• Navy blue scrubs required