Med/Tele

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a 4W Cardiac unit. This position involves working nights and requires expertise in managing cardiac drips and handling a variety of patient diagnoses. The nurse will maintain high standards of patient care while effectively collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure.
• Monitor patients using telemetry, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and co-signing monitor strips.
• Titrate drips for analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives as necessary.
• Float to other units as required based on patient needs, including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele.
• Participate in the unit's weekend and holiday staffing to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a telemetry unit or similar setting.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Unit Information

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4 on day shifts; 1:5 on night shifts.
• Assistance available from nurse aides, with an approximate ratio of 10-12 patients per aide.
• Self-scheduling is permitted, with a minimum of six weekend shifts required every six weeks.
• Orientation provided at the beginning of the employment period.

Location

This position is located in a dynamic healthcare environment in San Antonio, TX, with opportunities to float to multiple facilities within the region as needed.