Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Day shift position working 3x12s or 4x12s from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, may vary based on facility need
• Floating is required and may include floating to other facilities based on need and census
• Patient ratio of 1:5 during days and 1:5-6 during nights
• Patient population consists of adults and geriatrics with diagnoses including respiratory diseases, infections, dementia, and neurological issues
• Must have Med Surg/Telemetry skill set and competencies in order to float to MS/Tele floors if needed
• Must pass an EKG exam prior to assignment
• Medication system: Omnicell
• Documentation system: EPIC - minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and SC RN license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in field required; first-time travelers will be reviewed based on experience
• Required skills include: blood product administration, central line care and management, CVA management, feeding tube care and management, heparin protocols, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions and PPE, nasal cannula and oxygen administration, peripheral line care and management, renal failure, starting and maintaining IVs, use of rapid response and code teams, and wound care and wound vac
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
• Charge RN present every shift to facilitate flow and oversee operations