| Location | Augusta, GA |
Navitas Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
"Qualifications & Requirements
Active Georgia or Compact RN License required at submission.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience (job overview states 1 year; confirm before submission).
Previous Charge Nurse experience required.
Cardiac Telemetry experience.
Previous Epic experience required.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
NIHSS listed in certification requirements.
Travel experience not required; first-time travelers accepted.
Required Clinical Skills
Cardiac telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation.
Recognition and management of cardiac dysrhythmias.
Management of CHF, chest pain, MI and peripheral vascular disease.
Cardiac and vasoactive drip management without titration, including:
Milrinone (Primacor)
Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
Amiodarone
Cardizem
Lidocaine
Bumex
Heparin
Pre/post cardiac catheterization and angiogram care.
Temporary and permanent pacemaker management.
IV therapy, central line, PICC line and peripheral IV management.
Blood product administration and phlebotomy.
BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy and tracheostomy care.
Peritoneal dialysis and pre/post hemodialysis management.
Heparin protocols, wound care and wound vac management.
Rapid Response and Code Team procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric Cardiac Telemetry patients.
Monitor cardiac rhythms, assess patient conditions and respond to cardiac emergencies.
Administer medications and manage cardiac/vasoactive drips as prescribed, without titration.
Monitor patients with heart failure, chest pain, post-MI conditions and arrhythmias.
Provide pre/post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and angiograms.
Manage IV lines, central lines, PICC lines and blood product administration.
Provide respiratory support and monitor patients requiring oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP and HFNC.
Care for patients with renal conditions, including peritoneal dialysis.
Perform patient assessments, vital signs and blood glucose checks.
Document patient care, assessments and interventions in Epic.
Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
Float to other units within the facility as required and within scope of practice."
Navitas Healthcare Job ID #26-15782. 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.
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is a certified WOSB, MBE, SBE , MWBE and Joint Commission Certified staffing and workforce solutions firm focused on delivering high-quality clinical and non-clinical talent to healthcare organizations nationwide. With extensive experience supporting hospitals, healthcare systems, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and specialty healthcare providers, we are committed to helping clients maintain exceptional patient care through dependable staffing support.
We specialize in travel nursing, allied healthcare, per diem staffing, and healthcare workforce solutions across a wide range of specialties including RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, allied health, therapy, imaging, laboratory, and healthcare support services. Our team works closely with both clients and healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth, responsive, and relationship-driven experience.
At Navitas Healthcare, we prioritize professionalism, communication, compliance, and long-term partnerships. We are committed to creating rewarding career opportunities for healthcare professionals by offering consistent support, nationwide opportunities, responsive leadership, and a team-oriented environment focused on success and growth.
Healthcare professionals choose Navitas Healthcare because of our dedication to transparency, fast onboarding, strong recruiter support, and our commitment to placing clinicians in opportunities where they can thrive both professionally and personally.