Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Lima, OH

Monitor and manage telemetry patients including cardiac rule-out cases, CHF exacerbations, pre/post cardiac catheterization patients, and alcohol detox patients. Key Responsibilities Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Title

RN Telemetry

Location

Lima, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Safely administer medications, including cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, and Heparin, with the ability to titrate as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, including communication with family members and caregivers
• Monitor and manage telemetry patients including cardiac rule-out cases, CHF exacerbations, pre/post cardiac catheterization patients, and alcohol detox patients
• Anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions using evidence-based clinical judgment and the nursing process
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and advocate for patient safety throughout the unit

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to direct patient care
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization patients strongly preferred

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing cardiac drip titration in a telemetry or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred
• Experience with PICC lines, ports, JP drains, and stable chest tubes

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured 36-bed telemetry unit with consistent support staff including unit secretaries and patient care technicians
• Immediate interview and offer process for qualified candidates