RN - Tele

Telemetry Registered NurseProfession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Telemetry with EPIC experience License: Current Registered Nurse license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Experience in adult cardiac telemetry - Ability to interpret dysrhythmias - Experience with antiarrhythmic drug therapy and vasoactive drug administrationDescription: This position requires working night shifts, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30, with weekend coverage required every other weekend based on needs. Floating to other units or facilities may be required depending on census and staffing needs. This is a Cardiac Telemetry unit focusing on inpatient adults with life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions. Common diagnoses include sepsis, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and coronary artery disease. Patient care may involve administration of IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation. Special procedures performed in this unit include defibrillation, cardioversion, thoracentesis, EKG monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. Required skills include management and interpretation of dysrhythmias. Staff will participate in interdisciplinary support with various services. The daily patient census is typically around 14, and the unit has 20 beds.