Cardiac Telemetry RN: Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, GA is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. You will care for cardiac patients, monitor rhythms, and educate patients on heart health in a supportive environment.

The role offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities to build essential cardiac skills, with mentorship from a dedicated team. Nurses new to specialty are welcome and encouraged to develop within the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• RN license in Georgia (required or eligible).
• ACLS certification within 6 months for Cardiac Tele/CCU roles, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with CHF, CAD, DKA and other conditions.
• Manage continuous infusions including Milrinone, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Insulin.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to clinical changes.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Educate patients on heart health, meds, and lifestyle changes.
• Support post-cardiac interventions such as pacemaker and AICD.

Skills

Nursing Assessment

Critical Thinking

Cardiac Telemetry

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Cardiac/Tele

Continue Your Nursing Journey Where It Matters MostJoin our Cardiac Telemetry Unit and build a strong clinical foundation while making a meaningful difference in the lives of cardiac patients. This is an ideal unit for new and experienced nurses. You will increase your critical thinking, clinical skills, and confidence in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Care for patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and other disease processes• Manage continuous infusions including but not limited to:o Milrinoneo Amiodaroneo Dobutamineo Insulin• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to clinical changes• Monitor cardiac rhythms• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality care• Gain an understanding of how cardiology interconnects with other body systems• Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy utilizing High Flow Nasal Cannula or BiPAP• Educate patients on heart health, medications, and lifestyle modifications• Gain knowledge of managing post-cardiac interventions such as pacemaker, lifeVest, and automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) placement

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Registered Nurse or New Graduate nurse eligible for licensure• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced clinical environment• Passion for cardiac care and patient impact• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectivelyWhy This Unit• Build essential cardiac and clinical expertise• Supportive team and mentorship• Winner of Best Hospital Unit in 2025 and 2026• Opportunity to make a difference in every patient’s life

Become part of a team that puts heart into patient care

Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a nursing program Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

• Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
• Emergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Surgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU – ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR – BLS required only within 180 Days Required
• Women’s Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Henry Hospital