Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Position available on a Medical Cardiology/Telemetry Cardiac unit
• Flexible scheduling with 36 or 48-hour work week options available
• Block scheduling is allowed; every other weekend (EOW) is required
• Patient ratio of 1:6 to 1:7
• Daily census ranges from 39 to 42 patients across 42 beds
• Cardiac drip experience is required, including cardizem, tridil, and amiodarone
• Must be proficient in titrating cardiac drips and vasoactive drips
• Required skills include blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care and management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), interpretation of dysrhythmias, PICC line management, peripheral line care, starting and maintaining IVs, and telemetry remote monitoring
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
• Patients treated are adults
• Required certifications: BLS and NIH
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Active Alabama RN license or compact license required and must be in good standing
• Must reside at least 90 miles from the facility; local travelers will not be accepted
• Previous travel experience is required; highly experienced candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Experience working in large healthcare facilities is required