Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

Job Description

Job Description

The Medical Surgical Telemetry RN specializes in monitoring patients requiring continuous cardiac observation within a medical-surgical setting. Operating with a typical patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5, this nurse utilizes standard telemetry monitors to track vital signs and respond promptly to changes in patient conditions. The role involves scheduled shifts without on-call demands, emphasizing coordination with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective discharge planning.

13 Week Contract with the option to extend

Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)

Yes every other weekend

Float between units: Yes

Special requirements : Neurology RN experience, comfortable with the NIH scale and proficient at caring for the post surgical neurology patient and other varies neurology diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient telemetry and analyze cardiac rhythms using standard telemetry monitors
• Administer medications and assess vital signs to support patient recovery
• Educate patients about their conditions and care plans
• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records
• Respond to emergencies and implement appropriate interventions
• Manage telemetry and related equipment to maintain functionality
• Implement infection control procedures to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate discharge planning to support smooth transitions from care

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and patient assessment
• Experienced in medication administration and electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and time management skills
• Knowledgeable in infection control procedures

We have been in the industry for over 30 years, understand the challenges and felt the need to offer a higher service than the rest!
Our team consists of medical and staffing professionals, that understand the value of personal relationships and high speed results.
Q2H Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Company Description

We have been in the industry for over 30 years, understand the challenges and felt the need to offer a higher service than the rest!\nOur team consists of medical and staffing professionals, that understand the value of personal relationships and high speed results.\nQ2H Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.