Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Tele Neuro

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend requirement
• First to float when needed
• Shifts can be either 8 or 12 hours depending on current posting
• Patient ratio of 5 to 1
• Unit capacity of up to 25 beds
• Work on Tele 2NE Neuro/Spine unit with common diagnoses including telemetry, neurology, and spine cases
• Float between Telemetry and MedSurg units as required
• One shift of orientation provided on each unit
• Must be able to read EKG strips and be comfortable working with telemetry patients
• No ventilator experience required
• Hospitalist or intensivist in house at all times
• IV and PICC team available during the day
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• Charge nurse on duty who does not take patients
• PCT support at a ratio of 1 to 1.5 depending on census
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy
• Minimum 2 years of solid telemetry experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS