TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Oakland, California, 94609!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30)
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: Valid RN License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Charge experience preferred
- Patient ratio experience in a 4:1 setting
Description:
MS/Tele RN is needed.
The Registered Nurse will demonstrate a working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and general health care procedures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities is essential.
The RN must provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population.
Reading and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations is required.
The ability to write legibly and effectively present ideas and document activities is necessary.
Leadership abilities are expected.
The RN should be able to deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Knowledge of noninvasive cardiology is important.
The Registered Nurse will supervise, monitor, and report on patients undergoing various cardiac stress tests, including nuclear, treadmill, and dobutamine tests.
Maintaining crash carts, defibrillators, IV kits, and medication storage systems is part of the role.
Experience in noninvasive cardiac stress testing and monitoring of cardiovascular special procedures is required.
Preferred experience includes cardiac rehabilitation in phases II and III.
The RN may be expected to float to other units as needed based on patient census.
Weekend shifts are required every other week.
Interdisciplinary support will be available, including physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.
Patient diagnoses may include heart failure, rhythm disturbances, acute respiratory failure, myocardial infarction, and various arrhythmias.