RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Med-Surg/Telemetry

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 1 Year of Med-Surg/Cardiac/Telemetry Experience

License: Active RN License Required

Certifications: ACLS, NIHSS, BLS Required

Must-Have: Cardiac Telemetry Experience

Description: Direct med/surg/telemetry patient care. Shift: 12-hour night shift (18:45 - 07:15) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday block schedule. Ratios: 1:4-5. First-timers accepted. Weekend coverage required. May be required to float within facility as needed. Travelers may float within service line. Patients include acutely ill med/surg patients transitioning from ICU and cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring. Clinical tasks include managing cardiac drips and vasoactive drips, bi-level positive airway pressure management, and blood product administration. Must be proficient in the interpretation of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions, and oxygen administration. Experience with starting and maintaining IVs and telemetry preferred. Work requirements include managing medications, including antiarrhythmic medications and heparin protocols. Compliance deadline for required documents is established. Fit testing may be necessary for travelers. All required certifications should be obtained by the compliance deadline.