TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Lima, Ohio, 45801!
Job Title
RN Telemetry / Stepdown Registered Nurse
Location
Lima, OH
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend | Every Other Holiday | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness using the nursing process
- Administer medications safely and consistently in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies, including drips such as Cardizem, Nitro, and Heparin
- Read and interpret telemetry rhythms every 4 hours using EPIC electronic health record system
- Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
- Clinically manage patients with multi-system conditions, including those requiring oxygen modalities such as Trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and Nasal Cannula
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and serve as a patient safety advocate throughout the unit
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
- Dysrhythmia Exam required prior to start (study guide available)
- Non-local candidates only; local candidates will not be considered for this position
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis)
- Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Health Record system
- CCRN or PCCN certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Why Join Us
- Work in a structured 28-bed Telemetry and Renal unit with phlebotomy support available for peripheral lab draws
- Travel experience is not required, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs looking to transition into travel nursing