Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in cardiac telemetry care for adult to geriatric patients. The role involves managing patients with cardiac conditions such as post-myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease. Experience with telemetry monitoring, EKG, Doppler, and peritoneal dialysis is required.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit census: 16 beds, 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Registered Nursing (Cardiac Telemetry)
• 1st time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

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

Skills and Work Setting

• Post MI, Heart failure, Arrhythmias, Chest pain, Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Telemetry, EKG, Doppler
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system (required)
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication system and SBAR communication technique

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Rotation includes 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, expected to work both; if 3 holidays, expected to work 2
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days, with blackout dates during Spring Break (early April)

Compliance and Screening

• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at the same rate

Required Qualifications and Documentation

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Telemetry experience (minimum 1 year, within the last year)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with adult to geriatric patient population
• Experience caring for patients post-myocardial infarction (Post MI)
• Experience caring for patients with heart failure
• Experience caring for patients with arrhythmias
• Experience caring for patients with chest pain
• Experience caring for patients with peripheral vascular disease
• Doppler experience
• Peritoneal dialysis experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating within the facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cardiac telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Georgia. The role requires strong clinical skills, certification compliance, and flexibility with scheduling including weekends and holidays.