TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!
Job Title: Cardiac Telemetry RN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Cardiac Tele
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: 2 Years
License: Compact License or NC License Pending
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
First-time travelers accepted
Strong Cardiac Tele, PCU, IMC, Stepdown experience
Willingness to work in a fast-paced unit
Description:
This is a cardiac telemetry RN position.
RTO after booking is not allowed and will not be worked out onsite.
Any call-offs or additional RTO could possibly result in a cancellation.
Required skills include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
Candidates must have 2 years of experience.
Candidates will float as needed based on unit needs.
Weekend shifts are required, averaging 5-6 shifts over a 6-week period.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5-6.
Contract staff may be assigned to a storm team and work during catastrophic events or disasters.
Candidates must meet behavioral expectations in all interactions with patients and staff.
Adherence to the call-off policy is strongly enforced.
Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting.
All candidates must be open to floating within or near the facility as per job description.
Telemetry units monitor cardiac patients.
Common patient diagnoses include congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and pre/post cardiac catheterizations.
Special procedures involve management of cardiac drips and sheath pulls.
Cardiac drips may include Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and diltiazem, among others.