TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85013!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
Level 1 trauma experience
50-mile radius rule applies
Pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance; traveler has 2 attempts
Description:
Unit has a total of 24 beds.
Ratios are 1:3-4 depending on the acuity of assignment.
Charting system is Cerner, with PCs available in the room.
Charge nurse is present but does not take patients unless there is a high census.
Patient care technicians are available on days and nights.
Staff is required to work 3 of 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week period.
Holidays are worked into the rotation.
Scrub color is navy.
Telemonitoring includes Philips monitors; RNs must interpret EKGs.
Types of patients include those in cardiac stepdown, lung transplant, chest pain, myocardial infarction, pre-transplant, esophagectomy, emergency room overflow, and detox.
Travelers do not take transplant patients and handle non-titrating gtts only.
Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts to be canceled per 13-week assignment.
Available resources include a SWAT RN for difficult IV sticks, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy available 24/7.
Orientation includes 3 days on the floor, and RNs may float to other telemetry units.
Common competencies include maintaining a sterile field for specific nursing skills.