RN - Tele

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Cardiac Tele

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 3 years in specialty required

License: Registered Nurse license

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, arrhythmia certification

Must-Have:

• 1 year of EPIC experience
• Experience with post-surgical cardiac vascular patients
• Experience with cardiac drips and insulin drips

Description:

Shift is 3 nights per week from 19:00 to 07:30. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend but may change based on needs. Float is required if needed. Candidates must be able to pass the EKG exam prior to starting. Medication system experience with Omnicell is required. Candidates should have experience with various patient diagnoses, including CAD, post-CABG, cardiac valve repair, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer. The role requires managing cardiac drips, insulin drips, and interpreting dysrhythmias. The average patient ratio is 4:1. The unit supports interdisciplinary teams such as IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Travelers must float to other units if requested due to census concerns. Candidates should have the ability to manage peripheral and central line care. The unit accommodates adult and geriatric patients and has a daily census of 31 patients with 32 beds available.