RN - Telemetry

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - TelemetryLocation: Overland Park, KSUnit Information:Number of Beds: 12Patient Ratios: 5:1Staffing Description: Patient Care Tech; Central Tele Monitoring; Charge NurseType of Equipment: iPhone/iMobile, Welch Allyn VS Machine, Hoyers, vein finders, Kangaroo pump, Pxysis, Mobilab, Virtual Admit RNDocumentation System: MeditechScheduling Requirements: 12-hour shifts; weekend rotationFloating Policy: First to floatPatient Experience Requirements: Bedside shift report, Safety rounding, AIDET, No pass zoneQualifications:Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years nursing experience with medical telemetry experienceLicenses and Certifications: Active Nurse License, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke ScaleAdvanced Skills: Understanding of basic dysrhythmias/telemetryResponsibilities:Monitor vital signs every 4-8 hours based on the level of careProvide continuous cardiac monitoring (remote)Dress Code:Royal Blue uniform required (black or blue pants acceptable); no T-shirts allowed.Unit Guidelines:The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is designated for adult short-stay patients who are hemodynamically stable and in observation status. Patients may be observed for up to 23 hours, with clinical decisions regarding admission or discharge made prior to the 23rd hour. Full admission orders must be entered into Meditech by the physician prior to the 24-hour mark if needed.Awards and Recognition:Daisy Award ProgramOrbit RecognitionAdditional Information:Level of Care: Medical-TelemetryNew Unit Opening: September 16th