Job Title: Travel RN - Telemetry
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of current acute care Telemetry RN experience
License: Active RN license
Certifications: BLS & ACLS
Must-Have:
- Minimum 1-year current acute care Telemetry RN experience
- BLS & ACLS
Description:
This position is for a Telemetry Registered Nurse.
The unit has 18 beds and is staffed by a dedicated team.
Staff includes 1 Charge Nurse, 3-4 Registered Nurses, and 2 Patient Care Technicians on day shift.
Night shift consists of 1 Charge Nurse, 3-4 Registered Nurses, and 2 Patient Care Technicians.
Patient ratios are 5:1 for Registered Nurses.
The unit utilizes GE wireless telemetry boxes and Welch Allen vital sign machines.
EMR system is Meditech.
Common skills required for this position include:
- Neurovascular checks on limbs
- Frequent ambulation and repositioning of patients
- Orthopedic precautions and comprehensive pain control
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and a teamwork-oriented mindset.
This unit has experienced staff members, with many having over 10 years of experience.
Teamwork is emphasized, and new staff members are welcomed warmly.
The team treats a variety of trauma and orthopedic injuries, including blunt force trauma and standard telemetry patients, such as those with chest pain, strokes, and chronic cardiac conditions.
Qualified candidates will have opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive environment.