Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This nursing position requires a blend of clinical expertise, patient care, and effective communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule)
• Holidays: Work them in with permanent staff rotation

Unit Information

• Unit Type: MedSurg/Telemetry
• Unit Size: Divided into a 14-bed unit and a main unit with 44 beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses:
  • 300 Unit: Surgical, orthopedic, medical
  • Main Unit: Cardiac-focused, including post-cath, post-pacemaker, post-PCI, TAVR, CABG, sepsis, respiratory distress

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients on telemetry using Phillips monitoring systems
• Administer medications and manage drips including amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed-rate insulin, nitroglycerin, and dopamine for renal dosing
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including on-call hospitalists or intensivists after hours
• Read telemetry strips and react accordingly
• Float between the 300 Unit and the main unit as necessary

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a telemetry or critical care setting
• Required Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Support Services

• Nurse Aides: Available on all shifts
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: Limited availability after hours; use Marian for after-hours needs
• Orientation: 6 hours of floor-specific orientation provided

Location

City, State

If you are a compassionate and skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.