Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Cardiac Tele (Registered Nurse)

Travel/Contract | Augusta, Georgia | 14 weeks | Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00 to 07:00) | 12 hours/day, 36 hours/week

Unit Overview

• Ratio/Census: 1:4-5; 36 rooms with an average daily census of 35
• Work setting: Telemetry unit
• Common diagnoses: CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Patient population: Adults to geriatrics
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Local candidates: Accepted
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Weekends: Every other weekend, unless specified otherwise
• Return to office: Maximum of 7 days
• Blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4-12)
• Holidays: If one major holiday falls in the assignment, the traveler must work it. If two fall in the assignment, the traveler must work both. If three fall in the assignment, the traveler must work two. Major holidays are Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day.
• Compliance: Full compliance is required to start on time. Otherwise, the start is pushed back 2 weeks due to the biweekly orientation schedule.
• Non-billable orientation hours: Determined by contract length (for example, 8 hours for an 8-week assignment)
• Offer process: After the candidate signs and confirmation is sent, the manager has 48 hours to review the profile and confirm fit. Offers are available only after a clinical pass within return-to-office guidelines and completion of specific facility requirements.