Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Augusta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Augusta, GA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 15 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location

Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-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
• Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:4–5 within a 36-room unit with an average daily census of 35
• Accurately document patient care and clinical information using Epic (required) , Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed
• Adhere to weekend rotation expectations (every other weekend) and holiday work requirements per assignment schedule
• Complete all orientation modules and onboarding compliance requirements within designated timelines

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in telemetry nursing; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• All requested time off (RTO) must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO or schedule requests may be made post-offer or onsite, and no RTO is permitted during orientation week
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and vascular/PE patient management
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity telemetry environment with a diverse cardiac and vascular patient population, offering strong clinical growth opportunities
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this an accessible opportunity to launch or advance your travel nursing career

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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