TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS Certification
Must-Have: Acute care experience
Description:
Candidates may not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility within the past year.
Travelers will be required to float to cover various associated units as needed.
All units are telemetry.
Travelers will be required to float to meet the med/surg/tele division needs.
They could also float to alternate med/surg/tele units.
Patients include those with surgical cases, chronic medical conditions, and cardiac needs.
Ratios in all units are 4-5 patients per RN.
RNs are required to titrate drips.
Common titratable drips include insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, dobutamine, dopamine, and cardizem.
Charge Nurse is designated for each unit.
There are nurse aides present in units, with a ratio of 8-11 patients per CNA.
Registered Nurses verify telemetry readings monitored by techs.
Shifts are full-time with every other weekend requirements.
Travelers are required to take breaks when offered and cannot refuse them.
Unit-specific orientation will be provided for various med/surg areas.
Nurses may be assigned alternative duties as necessary.
Holidays are required during the winter months.
There is a call or standby requirement, up to 4 times during the contract duration.
All positions require timely completion of required tasks and responsibilities.
This position supports a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels.