Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Night shift position working 3x12s or 4x12s from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 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 population consists of adults and geriatrics with a 1:5 day ratio and 1:5-6 night ratio
• Patient diagnoses include general medical surgical cases, with an elderly population experiencing respiratory diseases, infections, dementia, and neurological issues
• Must have MS/Tele skill set and competencies in order to float to MS/Tele floors as 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 the 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, MS/Tele, 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
• Unit has a charge RN every shift to facilitate flow and oversee operations