Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry – Georgia
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period. Patient ratio 1:4-5 on a 36-bed telemetry unit with an average daily census of 35 patients. No call required. Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
Highlights:
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Cardiac telemetry unit specializing in CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypertension/hypotension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
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Epic EMR required; additional systems include Pyxis and SBAR documentation
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and lift teams
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Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) including milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, cardizem, lidocaine, bumex, and heparin
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Pre-approved time off available (maximum 7 days); blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4-12)
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12-hour orientation with non-billable hours determined by contract length
Requirements:
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Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
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BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIH Stroke Scale preferred
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Epic charting system experience required
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Previous charge experience preferred
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Experience with patient ratios up to 1:5
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Demonstrated competency in cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, chest tubes, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and vasoactive/cardiac drip management
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Proficiency in advanced nursing skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, procedural sedation, post-cardiac cath/angiogram care, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, and phlebotomy
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Full compliance required to start on time; all compliance documents due Tuesday prior to start date
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This cardiac telemetry position offers the chance to work with a diverse adult-to-geriatric patient population in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with robust interdisciplinary support. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex cardiac conditions while utilizing industry-standard Epic EMR and advanced telemetry monitoring systems. The unit provides excellent clinical exposure to pre- and post-procedural cardiac care, making this an ideal opportunity for nurses seeking to strengthen their cardiac nursing expertise.
Additional Information:
Holiday requirements apply based on assignment length. Nurses are expected to perform their own vital sign checks and blood glucose monitoring. All time-off requests must be finalized at the time of submission, with no schedule changes permitted post-offer or onsite. RTO is not available during orientation week.
