GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Telemetry Travel Nursing Job (Night Shift) in Augusta, Georgia

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Augusta, GA! This 13-week contract offers experienced RNs the chance to join a leading healthcare team in a modern cardiac telemetry unit, delivering specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions. Augusta is a top destination for Georgia nursing jobs, featuring a scenic riverfront, vibrant arts, and true Southern hospitality—making it an ideal location for your next travel nurse assignment.

Telemetry RN Job Details – Augusta, GA

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/1/2025 – End: 3/2/2026)
• Location: Augusta, Georgia 30901
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Telemetry Unit (36 beds, average daily census: 35)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, as needed to other units
• Call Requirement: None
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1660 - $1700

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Active Georgia or Compact State RN license (must be valid at time of application)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (NIHSS certification preferred)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic charting system
• Experience managing a 1:4-5 patient ratio in a telemetry or cardiac unit
• Skilled in managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration): milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, cardizem, lidocaine, bumex, heparin
• Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements to ensure timely start

Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a telemetry/cardiac unit
• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms; respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage IVs, including cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Care for patients with CHF, MI/chest pain, dysrhythmias, hypertension/hypotension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, and other vascular conditions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: IV therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Document patient care using Epic and follow SBAR communication protocols
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Float to other nursing units as required by hospital needs

Apply now to join our Augusta, Georgia healthcare team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #435045. 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: Tele

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