RN - Tele

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 3x12 Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years experience required, 3 years experience within specialty required for first-time travelers License: Registered Nurse license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: 1 year of EPIC experience is required.Description: Shift: 3x12 Days 0700-1930. Weekend coverage is every other weekend but may change based on need. Floating is required if needed. The medication system used is Omnicell. This unit is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care and telemetry monitoring on a 24-hour basis to patients with cardiovascular conditions. The focus is on caring for heart failure patients and managing inpatient care. Nursing care includes continuous EKG monitoring and/or continuous oxygen saturation monitoring via telemetry. Nurses administer specific intravenous and oral medications to treat cardiac conditions and arrhythmias. The unit prepares and sends patients for cardiac interventions, various surgeries, diagnostic tests, and other procedures. RNs provide holistic care to meet the physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and their families. Daily census is up to 32 patients. Patient ratios are 4:1. Interdisciplinary support includes various teams such as IV teams, physical therapy, and pharmacy. Special procedures include managing heparin protocols, starting and maintaining IVs, and telemonitoring. Preferred qualifications include charge experience. Charting experience required with the Epic system. Travel experience is advantageous. Modules are required for travelers to complete pre-start. Experience with blood product administration and management of dysrhythmias is necessary. Knowledge of post-cardiac care procedures is also essential. Floating may occur to other units based on operational needs.