Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 1 year preferred
License: State or Compact license required
Certifications: BLS required
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Patient ratio experience
- Experience with charting systems preferred
Description:
The Med/Surg/Telemetry unit accepts first-time travelers and requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Floating to other units is required.
Weekends are mandatory.
A 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates are not accepted.
The patient demographics include adults and geriatrics.
The unit engages in interdisciplinary support with services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.
Staffing ratios are 6 patients for day and night shifts, including weekends.
The role involves interpreting dysrhythmias and managing isolation precautions and personal protective equipment.
Nurses are responsible for the management of dysrhythmias, Med/Surg care, telemetry monitoring, and peripheral line care.