Travel Telemetry RN - $1,966 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night shift hospital assignment requiring 2 years of telemetry experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Hospital telemetry unit setting with adult to geriatric patient population
• 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
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry nursing experience required
• Experience with 1:4-5 patient ratios
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with respiratory care including oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Preferred experience with insulin drip titration, wound care, and pre/post cardiac cath or surgery care

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and related diagnoses
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, all RTO must be finalized prior to submission
• No RTO can be requested during Spring Break blackout dates (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment: one holiday worked if 1-2 fall during the contract, two holidays worked if 3 fall during the contract
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (perm, per diem, or FCSS) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Clinical screening required to determine fit prior to manager review

American Traveler Job ID #P-736919. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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