Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Summary

• Work on a telemetry unit caring for adult to geriatric patients.
• Patient diagnoses include CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, and vascular issues.
• Unit census: 36 rooms with an average daily census of 35.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5.
• Systems used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR.
• Shift guarantee: 36 or 48 hours.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• Call: None.
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2, work both; if 3, work 2 of the holidays.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days.
• RTO blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience caring for adult to geriatric patient populations.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Patient Population

• Adults to geriatrics.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time.
• Background check required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Annual flu vaccination or signed declination required.
• Competency exams required for medication administration, dysrhythmia/EKG, and color blindness.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required.
• Two clinical references required.

Work Environment & Policies

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

Notes

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Candidate must be able to work major holidays as outlined.
• Failure to meet compliance deadlines may delay start by two weeks due to orientation scheduling.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a telemetry unit with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring solid clinical skills and certifications in BLS and ACLS. The role involves working with complex cardiac and vascular conditions in a fast-paced environment using Epic and other clinical systems.