Job ID: 896102
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,200.94
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
LocationChandler, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a cardiovascular telemetry unit with a 1:3-4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a 32-bed setting
- Monitor and interpret EKGs using centralized telemetry; manage patients including post-cath lab, post-vascular procedures, and day-2 CABG cases
- Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Dobutamine (titrating down only)
- Serve in charge nurse capacity as needed, with no patient assignment while in charge role
- Maintain strict sterile field technique; a pass/fail sterile field competency exam is administered on the first day of orientation
- Float to units of similar or lower acuity as needed
Required Qualifications- Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry experience (experience must be within the past 6 months)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum of 2 attempts allowed)
- Ability to interpret EKGs independently
- Must be up to date on proper sterile field techniques prior to day one of orientation
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience with cardiovascular patient populations including post-cath lab and post-vascular procedure care
- Familiarity with titrating cardiac drips in a monitored telemetry environment
- Previous charge nurse experience in a telemetry or step-down setting
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services, on-site hospitalist coverage, and a dedicated clinical supervisor
- Structured two-day floor-specific orientation to help you acclimate quickly and confidently to the unit