| Location | Tallahassee, Florida |
A 288-bed acute care hospital in Tallahassee is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Medical Telemetry Neurology unit. This role is ideal for a nurse who is confident in high-acuity environments and skilled in continuous patient monitoring, rapid assessment, and independent clinical decision-making.
Position Overview
The Medical Telemetry Neurology RN provides specialized care for patients requiring close neurological and cardiac monitoring. This position involves ongoing assessment, timely intervention, and coordination with a multidisciplinary care team to support optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced inpatient setting.
Strong patient advocacy, attention to detail, and effective communication with patients and families are essential components of this role, along with a commitment to maintaining privacy, safety, and quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring continuous telemetry and neurological monitoring.
• Perform frequent patient assessments and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Make appropriate clinical decisions in collaboration with the care team as patient needs evolve.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per provider orders and protocols.
• Monitor for neurological changes and escalate care when needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Uphold patient privacy, confidentiality, and safety standards at all times.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 1+ years of acute care ICU or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required.
• Current Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license required.
• Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CCRN certification preferred, required within 2 years of hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Strong critical-thinking, assessment, and communication skills.
Schedule
• Night shift
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekends required
Benefits
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented neurology and telemetry environment
• Comprehensive hospital benefits package