Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,128 per week in Kalamazoo, MI

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 Year Minimum License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Candidates must have experience in cardiac telemetry and be comfortable with patient ratios between 1:5-6, with the potential to increase to 1:7. The patient population includes those with heart failure, heart attacks (STEMI and NSTEMI), strokes needing cardiac monitoring, cardiac arrhythmias, and chest pain.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 Year Minimum License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Candidates must have experience in cardiac telemetry and be comfortable with patient ratios between 1:5-6, with the potential to increase to 1:7. First-time travelers are accepted. Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility. Description: This is a primary cardiac telemetry unit with 54 beds. The patient population includes those with heart failure, heart attacks (STEMI and NSTEMI), strokes needing cardiac monitoring, cardiac arrhythmias, and chest pain. Patients are monitored either in a remote telemetry room or closely on the unit. The unit manages cardiac drips and overflow medical patients as necessary. Candidates must be able to manage a variety of cardiac conditions. Essential skills include blood product administration, continuous bladder irrigation, and central line care. Candidates are required to interpret dysrhythmias and manage telemetry monitoring. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaboration with interdisciplinary support services. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining professional conduct standards throughout the assignment.