Telemetry RN Job in Stockbridge, GA

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their 32-bed Telemetry unit in Stockbridge, GA. This is a 154-day travel assignment with 3x12 hour day shifts, paying $1,803 weekly.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; travel experience mandatory
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Demonstrated experience with continuous IV medication management, including cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin), diuretics (Bumex, Lasix), anticoagulants (Aggrastat, Argatroban, Heparin), and insulin drips
• Competency with TR Bands, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-PCI patient care
• Central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration skills

Unit Focus:

The unit manages overflow IMCU patients, arrhythmia management, cardioversion, cardiac CHF, chest pain, renal and pulmonary conditions (COPD, pulmonary edema), PE, DVT, stable A-Fib, SVT, Bradycardia, and surgical cases. Patient ratios are 1:5–6 on days and nights; 1:6 on weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and insulin drips
• Manage pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Administer blood products and manage heparin protocols
• Operate high-flow oxygen and BiPAP (respiratory services available 24/7)
• Participate in rapid response and code teams
• Float within facility and scope of practice as needed

Assignment Details:

Weekend coverage required, typically every other weekend. Holiday coverage applies based on assignment dates. Call is rare with a 2-hour response time. Maximum 7 days requested time off per contract; all time off must be finalized at submission. No requests during orientation. Navy blue scrubs required. Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR documentation systems. Telemetry competency exam required. Interdisciplinary support available including respiratory, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and transportation.