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

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cardiac Tele)
• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year (1st timers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

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

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

• Experience with Post MI, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Chest Pain, Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Telemetry, EKG, Doppler
• Unit uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR systems

Workload & Schedule

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:5
• Unit size: 16 beds with average daily census of 16
• Weekends: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (if 1 holiday falls, work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2)

  • Major holidays include: Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Orientation & Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check (within 30 days of start, must be complete prior to start)
• Education Verification (degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof)
• State License Verification (Georgia RN license required)
• Annual NURSYS Verification
• Physical Exam (within 12 months)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months) and TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (required for 2025-26 season)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing Online
• Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation)

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cardiac telemetry unit with a supportive team and a structured orientation process. The role requires strong clinical skills in cardiac care and telemetry monitoring, with flexibility for floating within the facility.