Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

• Augusta, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• 1st time travel nurses accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Average 36 hours per week

Unit & Work Environment

• Telemetry unit managing diagnoses such as:

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI)/Chest pain (pre- and post-cath)
  • Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants)
  • Hypo-/Hypertension
  • Pleural effusion
  • Sepsis
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)/Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)/vascular issues
• Nurse-to-patient ratio approximately 1:4-5
• Unit has 36 rooms with an average daily census of 35
• Electronic Medical Record system: Epic (required)
• Other systems: Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Scheduling & Time Off

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• RTO blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Weekend work: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holiday work expectations:

  • 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 Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; NIH Stroke Certification preferred but not required
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) not required for this specialty

Required Licenses

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

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry)

  • Up to 3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all requirements needed to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at same rate

Orientation

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment, 19 hours for 19-week assignment)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start; must include:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (degree related to nursing)
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Two clinical references required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (agency requirement)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if positive history, additional documentation required
• TB Questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) highly recommended but not required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable

Facility Policies

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record system