Cardiac Tele RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse — Cardiac Telemetry

Overview

• Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Contract length: 12 weeks
• Patient population: Adults to geriatrics
• Unit size / ratio: 16 beds; 1:5 ratio

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Telemetry experience with 1 year of experience
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam

Experience / Background Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Charge nurse experience is requested

Clinical Skills / Unit Focus

• Post-MI care
• Heart failure
• Arrhythmias
• Chest pain
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Telemetry
• EKG
• Doppler

Schedule / Assignment Expectations

• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call required
• RTO maximum: 7 days
• Must work assigned major holidays based on the holiday schedule rules provided

Compliance / Start Requirements

• Full compliance is required to start on time
• Background check must be complete before start
• Photo ID required
• Education verification required
• Work history verification required
• 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist required
• Physical exam required
• TB questionnaire required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• Color blind testing required

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours are based on contract length