Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Summary:


The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical/Surgical and Telemetry float role provides skilled nursing care across various patient populations including ER boarded patients, telemetry, and medical-surgical units. The RN is responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care. This role requires flexibility to float between units to meet institutional needs and may include charge nurse duties on small units, overseeing staffing, bed flow, and coordination. A minimum of 2 years of US clinical nursing experience and charge nurse experience are required.

Responsibilities:

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in the US healthcare system.
• Charge nurse experience, including managing staffing and unit coordination.
• Clinical skills in medical-surgical and telemetry patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic hospital environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems (e.g., EPIC).

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in cardiac step-down units or float pool nursing.
• Experience in short-term acute care hospital settings.
• Additional certifications related to telemetry or critical care nursing.

Special Considerations:

• Must have US clinical experience; Canadian experience alone is not acceptable.
• Charge nurse duties limited to small units staffed by 1-2 RNs supported by LPNs and CNAs.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by unit acuity and patient needs.
• Check with management before accepting any 48-hour per week contracts.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, from 0700 to 1930.
• Shift assignments based on institutional needs and float pool requirements.
• Start date is immediate (ASAP).