Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Augusta, GA

Contract: 14 Weeks | Shift: Nights, 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

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

Candidate Requirements

• Active Georgia RN license or compact equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; prior charge experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must be able to manage (no titration) cardiac and vasoactive drips: milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, cardizem, lidocaine, bumex, and heparin

Key Clinical Skills

• Telemetry monitoring, EKG, Doppler, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management
• Central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care; chest tube management
• Pacemaker management (temporary and permanent); procedural sedation monitoring
• Pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, pre/post hemodialysis care
• Wound care/wound vac, tracheostomy care, PCA management

Scheduling Details

• Weekends: 6 shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Float: May float to other cardiac telemetry or appropriate units as needed
• RTO: Maximum 7 days per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO during orientation week; blackout dates apply (Spring Break: April 4–12)
• Holidays: Travelers are expected to work holidays falling within their assignment period
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)