Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• Work 3x12 night shifts
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, may vary based on need
• Float to other like units or facilities is required
• Low census standby possible
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with chest pain/acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, diabetes, syncope, permanent pacemaker insertion, CVA/TIA/stroke work-up, pneumonia, heart failure, COPD, sepsis, and GI bleeding
• Surgical patients include a variety of specialties: general surgery, otolaryngology, gynecology, orthopedics, cardiology, and urology
• Perform and assist with cardiac/telemetry monitoring, pulse oximetry, TEE, negative pressure isolation (AFB), thoracentesis/paracentesis, dialysis, and Level 3 administration of continuous intravenous infusions and IV push medications
• Utilize Pyxis and Omnicell medication systems
• Document using EPIC EMR - minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry remote monitoring, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cardiac telemetry specialty required
• Required certifications: South Carolina RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• 24 orientation hours required