Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Environment

• Cardiac Telemetry Unit
• Patient ratio: 1:5
• 16 beds with average daily census of 16
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekends: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience as a Registered Nurse (higher value confirmed)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Certifications

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

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

• Post MI, Heart failure, Arrhythmias, Chest pain, Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Telemetry, EKG, Doppler

Orientation & Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO) max 7 days
• RTO blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Licenses & Verifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Georgia
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols if prior positive)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer with booster protocols
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster protocols
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (includes Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Propoxyphene, THC)
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification

Competency Exams

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

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Two clinical references required

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a structured cardiac telemetry nursing assignment with a focus on adult and geriatric patients, requiring solid cardiac nursing skills and certifications. Orientation and compliance requirements are strict to ensure readiness and patient safety.