Travel Cardiac Tele RN - $1,957 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring prior charge experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Adult to geriatric patient population including post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on a 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification also listed
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous charge experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in telemetry, EKG, and Doppler use
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team activation
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with renal care including continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), heparin protocols, and insulin drips
• Experience with pacemakers and pre/post cardiac catheterization or surgery care
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks as part of daily duties
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized at time of submission with no changes allowed after offer or onsite
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Returning staff who previously worked permanent, PRN, or internal positions at the facility must be separated for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or are deemed unable to return must complete one successful assignment elsewhere before reapplying

American Traveler Job ID #P-779972. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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