Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• 3x12 hour day shifts (AM)
• Weekend requirement: 6 shifts in 6 weeks, every other weekend
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms
• 2 years of MS/Tele experience required
• Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment
• Adult MS Tele patients only - travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Maryland compact or MD license required
• Required skills include: accessing/managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line care/management, chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tube care and management, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care/management, wound care/wound vac, PCA pump, PICC line management, pre/post hemodialysis management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Special equipment includes: patient lifts (ceiling and portable), PCA pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography
• Common patient diagnoses include: diabetes, congestive heart failure, infection, sepsis, COPD, general surgery, sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation
• Most surgical cases including large orthopedic procedures, colorectal surgeries, vascular procedures, and bariatric surgery are placed on this unit