Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• 12-hour shifts available as 3x12 (36 hours per week) or 4x12 (48 hours per week)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 with mixed PCU and telemetry acuity
• No on-call required
• Float within service line required
• 2 years of experience required
• Telemetry and step-down experience required
• EKG and cardiac drip experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Relias EKG test is required
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Unit cares for adult patients with diagnoses including CHF, arrhythmias, ACS, heart valve disease, CAD, pulmonary hypertension, hypertensive crisis, and acute renal failure
• Special procedures include cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/AICD placement, echocardiogram, cardioversion/ablation, and stress testing
• Required skills include cardiac telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of cardiac and vasoactive drips, central line care, PICC line management, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, phlebotomy, and wound care
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off per 13-week contract