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

Job ID: 903170

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location


Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an adult and geriatric patient population on a 16-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage patients presenting with post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, and peritoneal dialysis needs
• Perform telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, and Doppler assessments as part of routine care
• Independently perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
• Utilize Epic (required) , Pyxis, and SBAR communication systems
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as required; float within facility and scope of practice as needed

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Charge nurse experience required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

• Experience with telemetry, EKG interpretation, and Doppler in a stepdown or cardiac care setting
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis patient management
• Experience working with adult and geriatric cardiac populations

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with consistent census and a structured, well-defined unit setting
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive clinical environment