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Minimum Experience: 2 years; 1st Timers are accepted
Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
General Skills and Work Setting Requirements: Telemetry unit with diagnoses including CHF, MI/Chest pain (pre- and post-cath), Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), Hypo-/Hypertension, Pleural effusion, Sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues
Ratio / Census: 1:4-5; 36 Rooms with average daily census of 35
Unit Systems: Epic (Required), Pyxis, SBAR
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
RTO: MAX 7 days
Weekends: Every other weekend
Floating: Yes
Call Requirements: None
Holidays: Traveler is expected to work if one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.
Major Holidays are listed: New Year’s Eve and Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Day
Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Pre-Screen Unit - Candidate will be reviewed by clinical to determine clinical fit, if clinical pass and within Piedmont guidelines, candidate will be sent to the manager for final decision. Clinical screens will be sent on case-by-case basis.
Locals Accepted - Same Rate

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Photo ID Required
AHA or ARC certifications accepted; RQI Certs acceptable. For specific specialty requirements, refer to the unit details or contact lead clinical liaison (Name removed for privacy).
Expiring Certs: COC not accepted
Allied Annual License Verification within 30 days prior to start date - specific to local regulations and requirements
State License verification within 30 days prior to start date for certain specialties
Annual Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start date
Background Check required within 30 days of start with specific checks as outlined
Education verification can be pending at start with proof that it is running (due within 30 days post start)

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