Travel Cardiac Telemetry RN - $1,930 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: 12 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: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring Epic proficiency and BLS/ACLS certifications on a night shift schedule.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Telemetry unit with 16 beds and an average daily census of 16
• Patient population includes adults to geriatrics presenting with post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Procedures and monitoring include telemetry, EKG interpretation, Doppler, and peritoneal dialysis
• Charting via Epic (required) with Pyxis and SBAR communication used on unit
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Six weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or Compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, blood product administration, central/PICC line management, and heparin/cardiac drip protocols (no titration)
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred; charge nurse references are not accepted
• Copies of required certifications needed for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO must be finalized prior to acceptance — no RTO or schedule requests are permitted after offer or upon arrival onsite
• RTO is capped at 7 days per contract, and no RTO may be requested during the first week of assignment
• Spring Break (April 4–12) is an RTO blackout period
• Holiday coverage policy: if 1 or 2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers must work 2 and may request 1 holiday off for approval
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as one), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counts as one), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counts as one)
• No alternate shifts or special schedule requests are accepted — the posted night shift is firm
• Candidates who have previously worked at this health system as permanent, per diem, or float pool staff must have been away from all facilities within the system for at least 1 full year before being eligible as a traveler
• Travelers who previously canceled or received a do-not-return designation must complete one assignment outside this health system before reapplying
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• All compliance documents must be submitted by the Tuesday prior to the start date; core items and labs must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing

American Traveler Job ID #P-736340. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.