Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Augusta, GA

12-Week Contract | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12)

This cardiac telemetry unit cares for an adult and geriatric population managing complex cardiovascular and medical diagnoses, including CHF, post-MI, dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implant), chest pain (pre- and post-cath), hypo/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, peripheral vascular disease, and renal failure. Peritoneal dialysis is performed on the unit.

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week

• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required to other cardiac telemetry or comparable units as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Max RTO: 7 days per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
• RTO blackout: Spring Break (April 4–12); no RTO during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required (see standard holiday policy)

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Skills — Candidates Must Be Able To:

• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration (milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, Cardizem, lidocaine, Bumex, heparin)
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; monitor continuous telemetry
• Care for central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, and wound vacs
• Manage tracheostomies, pacemakers (temporary/permanent), and non-invasive airway support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)
• Perform phlebotomy, IV starts, and blood product administration
• Charge experience required

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• GA or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• First-time travelers accepted