Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Augusta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Augusta, GA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901!

Job ID: 903176

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location


Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a telemetry unit serving an adult to geriatric population with diagnoses including CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently as part of routine patient assessment
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:4-5 within a 36-room unit with an average daily census of 35
• Document accurately using Epic (required) , Pyxis, and SBAR communication standards
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed
• Adhere to holiday work expectations: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work those holidays; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of them

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or Compact license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; first-time travelers are accepted
• Proficiency with Epic is required
• All requested time off (maximum 7 days per contract) must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO or schedule requests will be accepted post-offer or onsite, and no RTO is permitted during orientation week
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• Experience in a cardiac stepdown or telemetry setting
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric populations with complex cardiac and vascular diagnoses

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment that offers meaningful clinical experience with a diverse range of cardiac and vascular diagnoses
• Every other weekend schedule expected, with no on-call requirements

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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