SEASONAL - TRAVEL - RN - PCU/TELE (631) - 7A-7P

Job description Job Type: Seasonal Telemetry & Pulm Step Down Unit The Telemetry & Pulm Step Down Unit cares for patients with moderate physiologic instability requiring support. Examples include COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF & trach patients. Tele/Pulm patients are hemodynamically stable that require cardiac & respiratory monitoring & management every 2-4 hours. The level of care of the Tele/Pulm unit requires less care than the ICU but more than that which is provided in the Medical/Surgical Units. This unit specializes in the care of cardiac and pulmonary patients. Procedures performed on unit: Oxygen therapy to include: Nasal Cannula: All BIPAP/CPAP: up to 80% AirVo Low Flo Nursing Interventions: At least every 3-4 hours Vital Signs: Every 4 hours Continuous cardiac monitoring Blood Glucose Monitoring: Every 4 hours Neurological monitoring: Any frequency NIHSS Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIH Dress Code: (Required uniform) Royal Blue #J-18808-Ljbffr Bestica Healthcare