TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar unit with experience in patient ratios and acuity preferred
License: Active nursing license
Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Experience in cardiac telemetry, IV start, management of cardiac drips, and care of pre and post-procedure patients
Description:
RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite.
Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could lead to a cancel and DNR.
The weekend schedule is required for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Minimum experience is 2 years in a busy cardiac telemetry unit with similar patient ratios and acuity.
Willing to accept first-time travelers and locals.
Skills required include IV start, telemetry monitoring, and care for cardiac patients.
The nurse will be responsible for pre and post-procedure care for cardiac interventions and managing cardiac drips.
Target ratios are 1:5-6, which may fluctuate based on unit needs.
All travelers must be comfortable taking up to 6 patients during surge times.
Call requirements will depend on patient census.
Floating may be required.
Patient diagnoses include stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, cardiac catheterization, and evaluation of unstable angina and low-risk chest pain.
The unit frequently manages multiple cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone.
The unit typically turns over 78 to 90 patients a week, and nurses may have to complete full assignments regularly.
Team leads are available to assist with admissions and discharges.
Candidates must have experience in a fast-paced environment and be prepared to work on a unit treating COVID-19 positive patients.
Equipment used includes telemetry units and high-flow oxygen devices.
Candidates should have a teamwork approach and adhere to behavioral expectations during interactions with patients and staff.
The call-off policy is strictly enforced.
All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting.
The position requires working weekends every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
No additional RTO can be requested after signing.
Candidates must be open to floating within the facility.
Charting systems used include Epic.
Candidates must have experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips.
A teamwork approach is essential for this role.
All pre-start modules should be completed online using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as the browser.