Med/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The Med/Tele Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive care to adults and geriatrics with various medical conditions, particularly cardiac issues.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 32
• Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:4-5, occasional 5-6 on nights
• PCU Level Care: Overflow on the unit 1:3

Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac caths
• EP studies
• Pacemakers
• Alcohol withdrawal
• COVID-19 with BiPAP
• General surgical patients with cardiac history
• Medical patients with pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis

Required Skills and Experience

• PCU experience with the ability to read cardiac strips
• Experience with tele/cardiac nursing
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system (preferred)
• Ability to titrate intravenous medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, and Lasix
• Comfort in troubleshooting respiratory equipment (e.g., BiPAP, trach management)

Team Structure

• Charge Nurse on each shift who may take a light patient load
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Technicians with a target ratio of 1:10
• Tele/Monitor Technicians available for support at the nurse’s station

Shifts and Scheduling

• Shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
• Rotating shifts may occur, but not more than once weekly
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Floating Requirements: May float to other areas as needed for patient care

Orientation and Training

• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts (12 hours each)
• Orientation occurs on the first weekend with independent practice starting the following Sunday

Dress Code

Scrubs of any color are permitted; scrubs are not provided.

Additional Information

• Radius Rule: 50 miles from the facility
• All candidates must not have current employment with associated facilities
• Initial RTO must be provided upfront; additional RTO may not be approved after submission

We welcome qualified and dedicated candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity in a fast-paced and rewarding environment focused on patient care and support.