Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring patient conditions through telemetry equipment and providing high-quality nursing care.

Unit Information

• Unit: Telemetry 2 South
• Number of Beds: 14 South, 8 East
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Electronic Medical Record System: Cerner

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Start Time: 6:45 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Rotate in with core staff, working 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac patients and manage general overflow.
• Monitor and interpret EKG strips accurately.
• Assist with patient assessments and care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in charge nurse duties as required, including break relief.
• Foster a flexible and teamwork-oriented environment.
• Participate in unit-specific orientation with a preceptor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in telemetry.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient knowledge of cardiac monitoring and patient care.

Additional Information

• Must be flexible in scheduling and capable of floating to MedSurg and Tele as necessary.
• Unit orientation includes 1 to 2 days on the floor with a preceptor to enhance familiarity with protocols and procedures.
• Self-scheduling options available, with schedules balanced by management and posted 4 weeks in advance.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

• Medical declination requires a physician’s note.
• Religious declination does not require supporting documentation.

Location: Sacramento, CA