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

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Environment

• Telemetry unit focusing on cardiac care including Post MI, Heart failure, Arrhythmias, Chest pain, Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Additional clinical skills: Peritoneal Dialysis, EKG, Doppler
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Unit size: 16 beds with average daily census of 16
• Electronic systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Weekends: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Call: None required
• Holiday work: Expected to work major holidays if they fall within assignment period (up to 2 holidays)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Telemetry experience of at least 1 year, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with credentialing and onboarding required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks
• Clinical screening to determine fit before final manager approval
• Background check required within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Annual NURSYS license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Required immunizations and health documents:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, plus annual TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters as needed
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies

Orientation & Scheduling Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days; blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4-12)
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Locals accepted at same rate

References & History

• Two clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry and cardiac experience seeking a 12-week travel contract on night shift in Georgia.