Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & 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
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4-5
• 36 rooms with an average daily census of 35
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call: None
• Holidays: No holiday RTO will be approved
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry and related units)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree verification can be pending at start with proof)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific conditions if prior positive)
• TB Questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (boosters allowed post-start if eligible)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (boosters allowed post-start if eligible)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu vaccination or declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

This position offers a structured orientation and requires full compliance with certifications, health screenings, and competency exams to ensure readiness for the telemetry nursing role.