Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 3 shifts per week schedule
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Float required to like units or other facilities depending on census needs
• Care for inpatient adults with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions
• Common cardiovascular diagnoses include sepsis, MI, unstable angina, and Coronary Artery Disease
• Care for cardiac patients receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation
• Perform and assist with vasoactive drug administration, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, and thrombolytic therapy
• Perform defibrillation/cardioversion, thoracentesis, cardiac telemetry monitoring, EKG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with a daily census of 14 and unit capacity of 20 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, and pharmacy
• Minimum 2 years of experience in field required; will review first-time travelers based on experience
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• South Carolina RN license required
• Skills required: interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, and telemetry