RN - Telemetry

Unit Notes

Unit/Department MS-Tele
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:5-6 based on acuity
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients "Population: Adults- Geriatrics
Cardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, Renal, Urology-post surgicals, General Surgery-post appy, Gynecology, Psych/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, stable long term placement patients, and more"
Experience or 'Must have' skills "Must have 2 years of MS-Tele experience in the last 3 years
Prefer prior neuro experience
Prefer Alaris and EPIC experience"
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Heparin
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Designated Charge on each unit; doesn't take a patient assignment unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to end up with a small pt assignment
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Yes
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Yes
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "7-7, Schedule is made out by leadership for 6 wks at a time, travelers are expected to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling.
All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment"
Weekend Requirements 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule
Holiday Requirements May be asked to go into the Holiday Rotation
Is there a call or standby requirement? Rare, for low census
How are units assigned? i.e. via text message, daily sheet assignments, set schedule? "May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU (take low acuity holds within skillset), PCU/Stepdown, & MS-Tele

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