RN - Float

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Float Pool. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients across multiple Med/Surg Tele units within the facility. This role requires a commitment to working nights and every other weekend, ensuring comprehensive care within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Float between various Med/Surg Tele units, including but not limited to Davenport 5, 7, 8, 9, ED, PH6/7, and Pingree 4.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret telemetry strips every four hours.
• Administer cardiac drips and manage associated patient care.
• Provide care for patients in the acute mental health unit and ED border patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• A minimum of two years of acute care hospital experience.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and reading telemetry strips.
• Experience as a Traveler RN is preferred.

Work Environment

The role involves a clinician to patient ratio of 5:1 during the days and evenings, and 6:1 at night. The patient population includes a mixture of patients requiring telemetry monitoring and those preparing for transfer from the intensive care unit. The facility has a bed count of 371, with unit census ranging from 8 to 41 beds.

Additional Information

• Rotation requirements may include transitioning from day/evening shifts to nights.
• Experience with TR Band is desirable.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used: EPIC.
• Free on-site parking is provided.

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