Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• Night shift position working 3x12 or 4x12 schedules from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Float required to like units or to other facilities depending on census needs
• Care for inpatient adults with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions
• Common patient diagnoses include sepsis, MI, unstable angina, and Coronary Artery Disease
• Manage cardiac patients receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation
• Perform and assist with special procedures including vasoactive drug administration, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, thrombolytic therapy, defibrillation/cardioversion, thoracentesis, cardiac telemetry monitoring, EKG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Unit consists of 20 beds with a daily census of 14
• Interdisciplinary support available including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, and Pharmacy
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• South Carolina RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in field required; first-time travelers will be reviewed based on experience
• Required skills include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and telemetry