Medical-Surgical Charge RN (Telemetry)
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Role: Charge Nurse
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical Surgical Unit with remote telemetry and potential medical surgical diagnoses
• Unit Size: 38 beds, average daily census of 33
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Systems Used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: New Year’s Eve/Day, Spring Break (no RTO), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day
• Orientation: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time or assignment start may be delayed by 2 weeks
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – May be required depending on specialty
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required if working in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – May be required depending on specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
• State License: Must be valid for Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required
• Tech Cert Verification: If applicable, national certification verification required

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU) – 3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation

Health and Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B – Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Required for most recent employer; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Additional Notes

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Floating and working some holidays expected as per policy
• Dress and professional appearance policy must be reviewed and followed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy medical surgical unit with a diverse patient population and requires a nurse comfortable with charge responsibilities and telemetry monitoring.