RN - Tele

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in telemetry nursing, with expertise in managing adult patients experiencing a range of cardiovascular and related health conditions.

Shift Information

• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours
• Day Shift: 07:00 - 19:30
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, subject to variation based on operational needs
• Floating to other similar units or facilities may be required

Patient Population

This position involves caring for adult patients with diverse diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Chest pain/acute coronary syndrome
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Diabetes
• Syncope
• Permanent pacemaker insertion
• CVA/TIA/stroke work-up
• Pneumonia
• Heart failure
• COPD
• Sepsis
• GI bleeding
• Surgical patients from various specialties including general surgery, otolaryngology, gynecology, orthopedics, cardiology, and urology

Special Procedures

The unit offers specialized services including:

• Cardiac and telemetry monitoring
• Pulse oximetry
• Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
• Negative pressure isolation (AFB)
• Dialysis
• Administration of continuous intravenous infusions (Level 3) and IV push medications as per policy
• Thoracentesis and Paracentesis procedures

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cardiac telemetry nursing is required
• First-time travelers will be considered based on relevant experience

Documentation and Medication Systems

• Medication Systems: Pyxis and Omnicell
• Documentation System: EPIC

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with a passion for cardiac care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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