Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

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

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

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

Unit Details

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:5
• 16 beds with average daily census of 16
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating: Yes, to other Cardiac Telemetry Units or other units as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see details below)

Major Holidays Include:

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

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Required Documents & Verifications

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (Photo ID required)
• Background Check (including education verification) completed prior to start
• Education Verification (degree related to specialty)
• State License verification (Georgia RN license required)
• Annual NURSYS verification
• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (results must be available before start)
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)

Competency Exams

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

Additional Notes

• Candidate will undergo a clinical screen to determine fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating to other units as needed
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position offers a structured cardiac telemetry nursing role with a focus on adult and geriatric patients, requiring essential cardiac certifications and competency exams, with a clear orientation and compliance process.