Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Patient population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Patient ratio: 1:4-5 with 36 rooms and an average daily census of 35
• Work every other weekend unless specified otherwise; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Expected to work major holidays that fall within assignment period
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
• Floating required to other Cardiac Telemetry units or other units within facility as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently
• Care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, MI/Chest pain (pre- and post-cath), Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), Hypo-/Hypertension, Pleural effusion, Sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues, Post MI, and Peripheral vascular disease
• Must be able to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration including milrinone, dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Lidocaine, Bumex, and Heparin
• Perform Peritoneal Dialysis as a special procedure
• Required skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management, Heparin Protocols, IV insulin protocols, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, Pacemaker management, PICC line management, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Telemetry monitoring, and Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Required charting systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Special equipment: Telemetry, EKG, Doppler
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Georgia or Compact nursing license required
• Previous charge experience preferred