RN - Telemetry

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care settings and be adaptable to work across various medical-surgical and telemetry units.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in an acute care environment
• Certifications Required: BLS Certification
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1-2 winter holidays
• Call Requirement: Up to 4 times during the contract duration

Unit Information

The Telemetry unit consists of various sub-units with a total of 6 different specialties, where all units are telemetry monitored. Travelers will be required to float to cover the needs across the entire Med/Surg and Telemetry divisions, including:

• 7th Floor Surgical unit (36 beds)
• 8BC Long-term low acuity unit (17 beds)
• 9th Floor General medical cases (38 beds)
• 2 South Cardiac and COVID short stay unit (41 beds)
• 3 South Neuro unit (33 beds)
• 4 South Ortho and spine unit (21 beds)
• 10th Floor Med Surg Oncology
• ER Transition Unit Adjacent holding area for med-surg patients

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage telemetry patients, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Administer medication and titrate IV drips as prescribed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families.
• Assist with administrative duties and maintain accurate patient records.

Patient Care

Telemetry Registered Nurses are required to care for 4-5 patients per shift. Care will be provided to a variety of patients, including those with common diagnoses such as:

• Cardiac issues
• Neurological conditions
• Orthopedic care
• Post-surgical recovery

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Ability to titrate medications, including Insulin, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Cardizem.
• Experience in nursing care that includes assisting with all aspects of patient management, including transition care.

Additional Information

Candidates may also be assigned to roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) if required, as well as other duties as needed to support patient care.

In summary, this position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where adaptability and teamwork are essential. We invite passionate and skilled nursing professionals to apply and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care.

Pulse Healthcare