Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a 3x12 or 4x12 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
• Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring travelers to have a Cardiac Tele skill set
• Care for inpatient adults with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, MI, unstable angina, and Coronary Artery Disease
• Manage cardiac patients receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation
• Perform and assist with vasoactive drug administration, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, and thrombolytic therapy
• Perform and assist with defibrillation/cardioversion, thoracentesis, cardiac telemetry monitoring, EKG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Unit has 20 beds with a daily census of 14
• Interdisciplinary support available including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, Phlebotomy, and Interpretation Services
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• South Carolina RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in field required; first-time travelers will be reviewed based on experience
• Required skills include interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, and telemetry