Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

• Augusta, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit and Work Environment

• 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 ratio: 1:4-5
• Census: 16 rooms
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Shift Details

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None

Holidays

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall, traveler must work both
• If three major holidays fall, traveler must work two
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days
• RTO blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start (including criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (agency requirement)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (cannot start with results pending)
• TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if positive history
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or declination required (seasonal)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• References: 2 clinical references required (agency requirement)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending at start with proof)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia, working with adult to geriatric patients in a telemetry unit with a focus on cardiac and vascular conditions.