Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Tele

Job Details:

• 13 to 26 week contract option available
• 3x12 night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, may change based on need
• Float required to like units or other facilities depending on need
• Care for inpatient adults with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions
• Common cardiovascular diagnoses include sepsis, MI, unstable angina, and Coronary Artery Disease
• Patient population may include cardiac patients receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation
• Perform and assist with vasoactive drug administration, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, thrombolytic therapy, defibrillation/cardioversion, thoracentesis, cardiac telemetry monitoring, EKG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Patient ratio of 1:5 during day shifts with weekend coverage required
• Patient age groups include adults and geriatrics
• Unit capacity 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
• Minimum 2 years of experience in field required; will review first-time travelers based on experience
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• South Carolina RN license required
• Skills required: interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, and telemetry