Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years required
License: Active state RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Previous travel experience required
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiac telemetry.
The nurse will work three 12-hour night shifts from 19:00 to 07:30.
The unit accommodates telemetry patients with primary or secondary cardiac diagnoses, as well as primary stroke/TIA and stable cardiac catheterization patients.
The nurse will be responsible for managing various cardiac drips, including but not limited to Cardizem (non-titratable) and Amiodarone.
Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias is essential.
Responsibilities include central line care, peripheral IV management, and responding to rapid response/code situations.
Additional duties involve patient assessments and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, including IV teams, respiratory services, and social services.
The nurse must be willing to float within the specialty and lower acuity areas as needed.
Every other weekend and holiday work is required as scheduled.
The environment requires the use of specific equipment such as Alaris IV pumps and Coviden feeding pumps.
All applicants must possess the required certifications and meet experience standards to qualify for the position.