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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,965 per week in North Charleston, SC

Malone Healthcare

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • $1,965

Highlights

Work at a well-recognized acute care facility known for its Chest Pain Center accreditation, Stroke Center accreditation, and Level II Trauma Center designation, offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized patient population. Located in the historic and vibrant coastal city of Charleston, SC - offering rich culture, outdoor activities, beaches, and southern charm for an exceptional travel assignment experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Charleston, SC
Salary$1,965

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care for up to 6 telemetry patients, including those post-cardiac procedures such as PCI, PPM, ICD, and ablations
  • Proficiently read and interpret telemetry strips and monitor patients in the telemetry monitoring room as needed
  • Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and Dobutamine
  • Administer respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers) and perform phlebotomy and Foley catheter care and maintenance per nurse-driven protocols
  • Conduct bedside shift report handoffs, AIDET communication, and RN/MD rounding; develop plans of care each shift and coordinate discharge planning and patient education
  • Collaborate with physicians and ancillary departments; float as needed, including to the emergency department for inpatient holds or to the PCU
Required Qualifications
  • Active RN license in good standing
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification required
  • Minimum of 30 months of RN or LPN nursing experience
  • At least one previous successful travel nursing assignment
  • Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and post-cath lab patient care
  • Experience with Meditech documentation system preferred; familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and mobile workstation technology a plus
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience caring for post-cardiac procedure patients including PCI, PPM, ICD, and ablation patients
  • Background in PCU or step-down level care
  • Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex patient assignments
  • Familiarity with nurse-driven protocols, particularly for Foley catheter removal
Why Join Us
  • Work at a well-recognized acute care facility known for its Chest Pain Center accreditation, Stroke Center accreditation, and Level II Trauma Center designation, offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized patient population
  • Located in the historic and vibrant coastal city of Charleston, SC - offering rich culture, outdoor activities, beaches, and southern charm for an exceptional travel assignment experience


Job ID 886049

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