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 across a broad range of cardiovascular and medical diagnoses. The team manages high-acuity patients with CHF, post-MI, chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, and hypertensive crises. Peritoneal dialysis is performed on the unit.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Maximum 7 days RTO per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
• RTO blackout: Spring Break (April 4–12)
• Holiday expectations: travelers are expected to work major holidays that fall during their assignment (up to two of three)
• No on-call requirements

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Skills — Candidates will be verified on these

• Telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), EKG interpretation, Doppler
• Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration (milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, cardizem, lidocaine, heparin)
• BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral IV management
• Pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care
• Blood product administration, PCA, wound vac, procedural sedation monitoring

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Georgia RN license or compact license required at time of submission
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• First-time travelers considered