Registered Nurse II – Medical Telemetry (RN II)

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse II in the Medical Telemetry unit provides comprehensive and patient-centered care to individuals with both surgical and medical needs within a telemetry setting. This position involves monitoring patients, interpreting telemetry readings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 30 (structured into three 10-bed units)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Surgical cases including total hip & knee replacement, small bowel resection, hysterectomies, and exploratory laparoscopies.
  • Medical cases including MRSA, C-diff infections, suicide attempts, drug or alcohol withdrawal, COPD, pneumonia, and COVID.
  • Telemetry cases involving chest pain.

Position Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor patient care in both MedSurg Tele and PCU environments.
• Interpret and respond to telemetry readings effectively.
• Provide primary care and support to patients with varying medical conditions.
• Precept nursing students and participate in their educational growth.
• Care for stable patients requiring CPAP or BiPAP support.
• Collaborate with the Charge RN in managing overall patient care on the unit.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in MedSurg; telemetry experience is preferred.
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS Certification
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips; must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to hiring.
• Willing to float to multi-care and pediatric units when necessary.

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shifts: 0700/1900 – 1930/0730
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Policy: Participation in holiday rotation required

Additional Information

• Must adhere to a radius rule; candidates should not currently be affiliated with any associated healthcare facilities.
• Orientation will include both hospital-wide and unit-specific training based on experience.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color except camouflage.