Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

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