Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse: Cardiac Tele (Telemetry)

Location: Augusta, Georgia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 16 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Assignment Details

• Unit: Telemetry unit with 16 rooms
• Patient Population: Adults to geriatrics
• Diagnoses: CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Ratio: 1:4-5
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified otherwise
• Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) Hours: Determined by contract length
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Housing: Not mentioned in the source

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Competencies and Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Cardiac Tele. Three attempts are allowed. Clinical remediation is not permitted, but other remediation is. A third failed attempt results in cancellation.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs by the staffing agency only
• Competency Exam: Required for nursing by the staffing agency only
• Color Blind Test: Required for all candidates

Background, Health, and Compliance

• Background Check: Must be complete before start, updated annually, and cannot start with a pending background check
• Education Verification: Verification of the related degree listed on the application. May be pending at start if it is running and due within 30 days after start.
• Photo ID: Required
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start, including the specified panels. Instant screens are acceptable. Cannot start with results pending.
• TB Screening: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-Spot within 12 months of start. Candidates with a past positive result need additional documentation.
• TB Questionnaire: Required for all candidates, updated annually
• Physical Exam: Physical statement required within 12 months of start; annual renewal not required
• Immunizations:

  • MMR (rubeola, mumps, rubella): 2 doses or a positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 doses or a positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tdap: Highly recommended (within 10 years) but not required for clearance
• Flu Vaccine: Vaccine or declination required. Vaccines are available on-site from Employee Health starting September 1.
• References: 2 clinical references
• Skills Checklist: Completed within 12 months, updated annually
• Work History Verification: Most recent employer verification required; may be pending at start if running and due within 30 days after start
• Facility Documents: Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement (sign before start) and Dress and Professional Appearance Policy

Time Off and Holidays

• Required Time Off Requests (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4-12)
• Major Holidays:

  • One holiday in the assignment: work it
  • Two holidays: work both
  • Three holidays: work two
  • Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day.

Important Notes

• Full compliance is required to start on time. If not compliant in time, the start is pushed back 2 weeks due to the biweekly orientation schedule.
• The agency offer is available only after a clinical pass within RTO guidelines and meeting specific facility requirements. The manager has 48 hours to review the profile after the candidate signs and confirmation is sent.