Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift hospital assignment in Georgia. The role requires GA or compact RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and charge nurse experience on a 16-bed telemetry unit with a 1:5 patient ratio.

The assignment features 3x12 hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with six weekend shifts in a 6-week cycle, and no on-call. Epic EMR and related systems are in use, with navy blue scrubs required.

Qualifications

• Active GA or Compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience.
• Previous charge nurse experience required.
• 1:5 patient ratio experience required.
• Epic charting system experience required.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry required.
• IV therapy, line care and phlebotomy experience.
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration).
• Respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen, and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Cares for adults to geriatrics on the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
• 16-bed unit with 1:5 patient ratio and night shifts.
• Night shifts: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; 3x12-hour shifts.
• Six weekend shifts per 6-week period.
• Floating within facility as needed; no on-call.
• Epic EMR, Pyxis, and SBAR charting systems used.
• Care for patients with post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias and chest pain.
• Provide renal care including IV access and hemodialysis prep/post care.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

BiPAP/CPAP care

Tracheostomy care

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Isolation precautions

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift hospital assignment requiring charge experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• 1:5 patient ratio experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and phlebotomy
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with wound care and isolation precautions/PPE

Responsibilities

• Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for adults to geriatric patients
• 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 and a 1:5 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• Epic EMR required, along with Pyxis and SBAR charting systems
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Provide care for patients with post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Manage renal patients including continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Perform own vital sign and blood glucose checks
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized at time of submission with no changes allowed after offer or onsite
• RTO blackout dates include Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required per facility policy based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former Piedmont perm/per diem/FCSS staff must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or deemed not returnable must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs