Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Georgia
• City: Augusta
• Facility: Piedmont Augusta Hospital
• Hospital System: Piedmont Healthcare

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum Experience: 2 years; first-time travelers accepted
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Telemetry unit
• Common Diagnoses:

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI) / Chest Pain (pre- and post-cath)
  • Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants)
  • Hypo-/Hypertension
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Sepsis
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE) / Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Vascular Issues

Work Environment

• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5; 16 Rooms
• Unit Systems: Epic (Required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Scheduling

• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holidays: Expected to work one major holiday if it falls within the assignment period; if two major holidays fall within the assignment period, expected to work both.

Compliance Requirements

• Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance may result in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Certifications Required

• BLS: Basic Life Support
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• NIH: National Institutes of Health Stroke Certification
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (if applicable)
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
• State License Verification: Required for RNs in Georgia

Health Documents

• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Required within 12 months of start date
• Flu Vaccine or Declination: Required
• COVID Vaccine or Declination: Required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start

Background and History Checks

• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start
• References: 2 clinical references needed
• Work History Verification: Required
• Education Verification: Required

Additional Information

• Candidates must review and sign the Piedmont Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement prior to start.
• Skills Checklist must be updated annually.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to care for a diverse patient population. Ideal candidates will have the required certifications and a commitment to compliance and quality patient care.