Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• 3x12 day shift schedule with 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend coverage required with 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Adult Med Surg Telemetry unit only - not expected to care for pediatric patients
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms
• Required certification: BLS
• Preferred certification: ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity
• Required skills: Telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias
• Additional skills include: accessing/managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line care/management, chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tube care, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, PCA, PICC line management, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, and more
• Patient diagnoses include: diabetes, congestive heart failure, infection, sepsis, COPD, general surgery (kidney stones, appendectomy, minor amputations), sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation
• Special procedures include: large orthopedic program (total joints), colorectal surgeries, vascular procedures, and bariatric surgery
• Special equipment includes: patient lifts (ceiling and portable), CADD pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography
• Scrubs color required: Caribbean Blue (not provided by facility)
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams