Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Tele

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a Cardiac Telemetry unit. This role requires a strong foundation in cardiac nursing, patient assessment, and advanced life support skills. Ideal candidates will have experience working with adult to geriatric populations, specifically in managing conditions such as post-myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks for all patients.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation to assess patient status.
• Administer peritoneal dialysis as needed.
• Engage in effective communication using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for patient handoffs.
• Provide patient education and support to enhance their understanding of their conditions and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required; first-time travelers accepted.
• Charge nurse experience is required.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are mandatory.
• Proficiency in using Epic for electronic medical records is required.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse for every 5 patients.
• 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 patients.
• Shifts consist of 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30).
• Availability for 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period is expected.
• Floating may be required within the facility based on patient needs.
• No on-call or call requirements.

Time Off and Holidays

• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed.
• RTO blackout dates include Spring Break (April 4th-12th).
• Travelers are expected to work one major holiday during their assignment. If two major holidays fall within the assignment, both must be worked.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as one), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counts as one), and New Years Eve/New Years Day.

Compliance Requirements

Full compliance with credentialing and documentation is required to start on time. Candidates not compliant in time may experience a pushback of two weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Scrub Color

Navy Blue scrubs are required for this position.

If you are a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.