Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Telemetry/Step-Down unit position caring for adult patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days, nights, and weekends
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• 24-hour orientation provided
• Float within service line required
• Guaranteed hours included
• 2 years of experience required, with telemetry/step-down experience required
• Travel experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Relias EKG test is required
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• No local candidates accepted within 75-mile radius
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, arrhythmias/A-fib/A-flutter, ACS-STEMI/NSTEMI, heart valve disease, CAD, pulmonary hypertension, hypertensive crisis, chest pain/shortness of breath/syncope, pacemaker/AICD malfunction, acute renal failure, and pulmonary HTN
• Special procedures include cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/AICD placement, echocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac MRI/CT, cardioversion/ablation, carotid Doppler, pulmonary function testing, and anti-arrhythmic drug loading
• Required skills include cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, EKG, cardiac drips, vasoactive drip management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, pacemaker management, and wound care/wound vac