Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Float required to other Med/Surg units, Forensic, ED, and Post Partum units
• Must be comfortable working with the prison/forensic population
• Patient ratios: 1:5-6 on days, 1:6 on nights
• Weekend coverage required with 6 shifts every 6 weeks
• 18-bed unit serving adults and geriatric patients
• Patient population includes underserved, underinsured, homeless, and insured individuals
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI), NIHSS
• Required skills include: cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, telemetry remote monitoring, peripheral line care and management, starting and maintaining IVs, isolation precautions/PPE, PCA, IV insulin protocols, manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), pre/post cardiac cath, post cardiac angiogram, BiPAP/CPAP management, and administration of chemotherapy
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary