Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• 5 West - Med Surg/Renal/Diabetic unit
• Schedule options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (overtime after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule) - candidate preference must be indicated
• Every other weekend (EOW) required, float and holiday coverage required within contract
• Patient ratios of 1:7 for days, nights, and weekends
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Unit census of 28 patients with 29 beds and 29 rooms
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, COPD, SBO, diabetic, cellulitis and wounds, ESRD, GI, GU, oncology (no IV chemo), altered mental status, high fall risk, frequent IV antibiotics, and blood products
• Special procedures include blood administration, heparin drips, wound care, NGTs, PEGs, surgical drains, and central line care
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care and management, feeding tube care and management, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions/PPE, cardiac drip management (no titration), phlebotomy, PICC line management, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Must be EPIC proficient - no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of travel experience required
• Virginia or compact license in hand at time of submittal - no exceptions
• EKG/telemetry test required - must score 80% or higher to pass (one attempt only, no remediation available)
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required
• Permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility