RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with dialysis patients; cardiac skills; telemetry experience.

Description: The unit has a clinical profile review and the manager will conduct the interview. The float pool will require travel to various facilities as needed. Travelers will be required to float throughout the designated region. Additional compensation will be provided when floated to other facilities within the same region that are not the primary facility. The unit consists of 34 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:6. Common diagnoses include heart dysrhythmias, GI issues, and general medical patients. Few drips are titrated, including low-dose dopamine. Regionalized monitoring means that technicians are responsible for EKG monitoring for the entire facility. Charge nurses and house supervisors are present. Nurse Aides are available on the unit with ratios of 10-12 patients. Familiarity with equipment, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen, is necessary. The charting system used is EPIC. Shifts are 12 hours and are scheduled from 7 AM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 7 AM. Weekend and holiday work is required. Floating to telemetry units is mandatory for all staff. Successful candidates are preferred to have experience in PCU or ICU settings. There is a nurse manager overseeing the unit. Cancellations may occur, with a limit of up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment.