Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry

Unit Information

Join a dynamic team in a Med-Surg Cardiac Medical Unit that provides care for a diverse patient population. This unit is specifically designed for patients with cardiac conditions, featuring a total of 23 beds and a treatment room.

Location

City, State

General Information

• Number of Staff: 58 professionals dedicated to patient care.
• Staff Composition:
  • Day Shift: CNC/Charge Nurse, 6 RNs, 2 PCTs, 1 MT, and 1 Department Coordinator until 7 PM
  • Night Shift: CNC/Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 PCTs, 1 MT
• Patient Ratios: Days/Eves: RNs (1-4); Nights: (1-5)
• Type of Equipment: Telemetry monitoring, vein finder for IV therapy, portable and continuous pulse oximetry, vital sign machines, blood glucose monitors, mechanical lifts, and Dopplers.
• Electronic Medical Record: Allscripts with medication scanning capabilities.

Patient Population

The unit caters to patients with various cardiac conditions, including:

• Hemodynamically stable myocardial infarctions
• Acute and chronic heart failure
• New onset atrial fibrillation with or without rapid ventricular response
• Stable dysrhythmias
• Procedural patients: cardiac catheterizations, ablations, cardioversions, ICD placements, and pacer insertions
• Patients requiring cardiac medications: Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, and Lasix
• ICU transfers and patients with neurological or pulmonary conditions requiring specialized care

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Required:
  • Cardiac telemetry knowledge
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Experience and knowledge of cardiac medical and procedural patients
• Preferred:
  • Strong medical-surgical background with telemetry experience

Typical Procedures

Explore your skills through various procedures performed on this unit, including:

• Cardiac catheterizations (Left/Right, femoral/radial approach) without intervention
• Pacer placements, ablations, and cardioversions
• Administration of cardiac drips

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be:

• Engaging and team-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable in dynamic situations
• Focused on patient-centered care

Working Conditions

Team members are expected to work every other weekend, contributing to a balanced team dynamic.

Dress Code

All staff members are required to wear hospital-approved scrubs while on duty.