Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The position entails working in a true Tele unit with a focus on neuro and spine patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in a telemetry unit.
• Monitor and interpret EKG strips for patients with cardiac conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including Hospitalists and Intensivists, to deliver effective care.
• Participate in the care planning and evaluation process.
• Float between Telemetry and MedSurg units as required.
• Educate patients and their families regarding their health and treatment plans.

Unit Details

• Unit: Tele 2NE Neuro/Spine
• Maximum Capacity: Up to 25 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5 to 1
• Patient Care Technicians: 1 per nurse, varying with census
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System: Cerner
• Available Support Teams: IV and PICC Team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy – 24/7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Participate in holiday rotation
• Scrub Color: Navy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of nursing experience, including 2 years of solid telemetry experience.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Must be adept in reading EKG strips and managing telemetry patients.
• Previous experience in neuro or spine care is preferred.

Work Schedule

The position requires a commitment to night shifts and may vary between 8 and 12-hour shifts. Newly hired nurses will undergo a comprehensive orientation comprising one shift of training in each unit.