RN - Telemetry

Unit Notes


Unit Tele-PCU-
# Beds- Tele I- 44 beds double occupancy rooms, Tele II- 32 beds split into 2 units- 20 beds on 6 Central, 12 beds on 6 N
Nurse:Patient Ratios- 1:4 everywhere except 6N which is 1:3
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) -BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG interpretation class
Common diagnoses/Types of patients- Cardiac, CHF, CP, Pneumonia, Respiratory, Sepis
Experience or 'Must have' skills- 6N-Must have 2 years of experience in CCU or high end stepdown unit. Prefer 2 years of experience in telemetry. First time travelers okay.
Are RNs required to titrate drips?- Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips- Cardizem, amio, dobutatmine non-titrating. Titrating heparin. Titration experience not required.
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?- Charge Nurse- typically doesn't take a patient load
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Patient Care Techs- typically 1-2 per shift depending on census
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) 6N has vents- RT is expected to maintain. Vent experience is not required
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?- Yes- all 3 units have a monitor tech. RNs MUST be able to read and interpret. Client telepacks- 6N has bedside mounted monitors
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)- 12 hour shifts: 645-1915, 1845-0715. No block scheduling. Modified self scheduling will be granted depending on unit staffing needs
Weekend Requirements-Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements- 1 major, 1 minor
Is there call or a standby requirement?- No
Floating Requirements- All tele nurses other than 6N nurses will float to MedSurg or Rehab. 6N nurses will only float to ICU/CCU. Travelers first to float.
Scrub Color/Dress code- Navy
Unit/Department specific orientation- 3 shifts


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