Travel RN - Telemetry
american travelerAugusta, GA
$1,957.00/week
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Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican Traveler
Augusta, Georgia, United States
Position ID: P-744732
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift:
Nights
Length (weeks): 14
Openings: 1
Start date:
2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
$1,957.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description:
American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and Epic proficiency.
DetailsCardiac Telemetry unit caring for adults through geriatric patients
Common diagnoses include CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
Patient ratio of 1:4-5 on a 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 35
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
No call requirements
Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
Requirements:
Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Epic charting system experience required
Skills in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
IV therapy skills including central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care
Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
Experience with pacemakers, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MI care
Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and heparin protocols
Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
Previous charge experience preferred
Copies of required certifications needed for consideration
Additional Information:
Responsible for performing own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
Navy blue scrubs required
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with no RTO requests permitted during orientation week
RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
Holiday coverage required: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment, both must be worked; if three major holidays fall within the assignment, two must be worked
Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates accepted at the same rate
Previous Piedmont employees (perm/PRN) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
Travelers who cancelled or were released from a Piedmont assignment must complete one successful assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying
Hours per week:
36
Hours per shift: 12
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