Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry Job Augusta area,Georgia USA,Nursing

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

Requirements

Active GA or Compact RN license required
Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Previous charge nurse experience required
1:5 patient ratio experience required
Epic charting experience required
Experience with telemetry, EKG, and Doppler required
Skills in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration required
Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) required
Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care required
Experience with wound care and insulin protocols required

Responsibilities

Work in a Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
Patient population includes post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, and peritoneal dialysis cases
16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 and a 1:5 patient ratio
Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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, Pyxis, and SBAR charting/communication systems
Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response with rapid response/code teams
Manage renal and GI-related care including continuous bladder irrigation, hemodialysis management, and feeding tube care
Administer medications including heparin protocols and manage PCA and procedural sedation monitoring
Perform pacemaker and pre/post cardiac catheterization and surgery care
Navy blue scrubs required
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized at time of submission with no changes allowed after offer or onsite
RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
Charge nurse experience is required for consideration

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