Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, with a primary focus on medical/telemetry patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Assist with ED patient care tasks including vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration as needed (will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignments).
Provide direct nursing care to ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, with a primary focus on medical/telemetry patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
Read, interpret, and monitor cardiac telemetry strips independently — no monitor technician is available on unit
Titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone per physician orders and established parameters
Assist with ED patient care tasks including vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration as needed (will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignments)
Float to med/surg, telemetry, and overflow units at assigned campuses as needed
Participate in weekend rotation (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule) and holiday rotation with permanent staff
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in good standing
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (maximum of 2 attempts permitted)
Must pass a Simulation Lab assessment on day one of orientation
Strong cardiac telemetry background with the ability to titrate and adjust cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters
Preferred Experience / Skills
Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience strongly preferred
Prior experience managing titratable drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
Comfort working in a fast-paced ED hold or transitional care environment
Why Join Us
Self-scheduling flexibility with 12-hour shifts, offering work-life balance for travel nurses
Supportive unit environment with ED PCTs available and an ED charge nurse overseeing the floor