Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 36 or 48 hours available per week
• 13-week contracts accepted
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating required as needed to other Med/Surg units
• Patient ratio of 1:5/6
• Unit orientation consists of 2 twelve-hour shifts; hospital orientation during week one requires availability for classes each day
• Scrubs: any combination of navy and white
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias
• Required certifications: BLS and NIHSS
• Preferred certification: ACLS
• Variable med-surg unit with focus on cardiac and neurology services; patient diagnoses include stroke, hip and knee, colorectal cancer, ERAS, general surgical, occasional GYN surgeries, hospice, cardiac services, pre and post cath, tele neurology, and oncology
• Unit systems include Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR
• Patients served: adults and geriatrics
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary