Job Title: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years required
License: Current nursing license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Strong Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, IMC, Stepdown experience
Willingness to work in a fast-paced unit
Ability to float as needed
Description:
This position is for a Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse.
The RN will work in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit.
The unit monitors cardiac patients with various diagnoses.
Patients may have Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker/ICD implantations, and be Pre/Post cardiac catheterization.
The RN will manage cardiac drips such as Dobutamine, Amiodarone, and Cardizem.
Sheath pulls and the use of TR Bands and Femstop are also part of the job.
The required patient ratio is 1:5-6.
Weekend shifts are included, with a total of 5-6 over a 6-week scheduling period.
Floating to other units may be required based on patient care needs.
Staff members will participate in a Storm Team and may be required to report during emergencies.
Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of employment.
Teamwork and adherence to call-off policy are essential.