RN - Telemetry

Details

Client Name
CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Telemetry

Job ID
19335603

Weekly Pay
$2078.0


Shift Details

Shift
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/09/2026

End Date
02/08/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Welcome to the Medical Cardiac Telemetry nursing unit. This unit is equipped to provide high-quality care for patients with medical cardiac conditions.

• Unit Name: 7 North Medical Cardiac Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 32

Staffing and Scheduling

• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:5 during the day shift and 1:6 during the night shift
• Charge Nurse: Present on every shift and takes a patient assignment
• Patient Care Technicians: Assist with a ratio of approximately 12-15 patients per technician
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling and block scheduling options are available
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Nurses are required to work every other weekend or less, with holiday shifts assigned on a rotation basis
• Floating Requirements: Nurses may be requested to float to other areas as needed

Qualifications and Certifications

• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in medical cardiac care
• Drip Management: Registered Nurses are responsibilities for titrating drips, including Amiodarone, Heparin, Insulin, and Cardizem

Patient and Clinical Information

• Common Diagnoses: Primarily focused on congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Utilizes High Flow oxygen and BiPAP for short-term needs; troubleshooting is the expected level of intervention for RNs
• Telemetry Monitoring: RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting ECG strips using virtual monitoring systems

Orientation and Dress Code

• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation program lasting for 3 shifts
• Scrub Color: Navy blue scrubs are the designated uniform for staff

This job description provides essential information for Registered Nurses considering a role within the Medical Cardiac Telemetry unit, outlining the operational framework, staffing aspects, and required qualifications for a successful nursing career in this area.

Client Details

Address
2525 Desales Avenue

City
Chattanooga

State
TN

Zip Code
37404