Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• Night shift position working 18:45 to 07:15 (6:45 PM to 7:15 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week can be supported
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• 4 weekend days required per 6-week time track
• Float requirement to other telemetry units
• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Epic charting system experience preferred; also uses Pyxis and SBAR
• Must be comfortable with telemetry monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Must be comfortable with cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Heparin
• Patients include adults requiring telemetry monitoring such as chest pain, arrhythmias, pacemaker, or defibrillator cases
• Works alongside a heart failure navigator
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy