Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirements include 5-6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule (Days: Saturday/Sunday, Nights: Friday/Saturday)
• May be asked to work holidays but not expected to work every holiday
• Float between Telemetry floors 3 and 7 as needed, with potential floating to other MS, MS-Tele, or Tele units within the hospital and sister facilities (Meridian & Nampa)
• Travelers are first to float when staffing needs arise
• Maintain 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• 2 years of nursing experience required with prior travel experience preferred
• Must have post-procedural cardiac experience including cath lab, ablations, and open heart procedures
• PCU and stepdown experience preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips and document appropriately (required twice per shift)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Handle cardiac drips including heparin and insulin titration (rare, training provided if needed)
• Manage set rate cardiac drips including amiodarone, cardizem, dopamine, and dobutamine
• Work with high respiratory needs patients including intermittent high flow, BiPap, and CPAP with respiratory therapy support
• Any color scrubs permitted
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation (1 on 3rd floor, 1 on 7th floor)
• Schedule created 6 weeks at a time with maximum 5 shifts in a row
• Cancellation policy allows 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• EPIC charting system used
• BSN not required