Job Title
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Location
Salem, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 36 Hours per Week | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Cardiology unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on nights
- Interpret telemetry strips and monitor cardiac rhythms for assigned patients
- Perform and manage cardiac drips in accordance with unit protocols
- Deliver post-catheterization care including management of PCI, ICD, PPM, and Ablation patients
- Perform TR Band and femoral approach post-procedure care
Required Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience with a strong cardiac background
- Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry strips and perform cardiac drips
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as a travel nurse
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with post-cath care procedures including PCI, ICD, PPM, and Ablation
- Familiarity with TR Band management and femoral approach techniques
- Background in Medical Cardiology unit settings
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a specialized Medical Cardiology environment with a focused cardiac patient population
- Consistent scheduling with a set night shift and every-other-weekend commitment on a 36-hour-per-week contract