Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• 3x12 day shift schedule
• Patient ratio of 1:6 for days, nights, and weekends
• Every other weekend required (6-7 weekend shifts per contract)
• Every other holiday required
• Float required within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms
• 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years required
• Must have completed a minimum of 1 travel assignment to be considered
• Required certifications: BLS; ACLS preferred
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Required skills: MS/Tele, Cardiac Monitoring, Genitourinary/Renal, and IV Therapy/Phlebotomy
• Additional skills include: Accessing/Managing Ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Chest tubes, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Pacemakers, PCA, PICC line management, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Seizure disorders, Tracheostomy care/management, Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
• Common patient diagnoses include: Renal Failure, Sepsis, Diabetes, HTN, Wound Care, and Chronic Ventilation
• Special equipment includes: Lift, Vein Finder, and RVM Tele Sitters
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, and more
• Maryland compact license or MD license required