Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in telemetry to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiac care and telemetry nursing, with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients in telemetry units, ensuring accurate readings and timely interventions.
• Administer IV cardiac medications and manage continuous infusions.
• Provide care and management for stroke patients, demonstrating familiarity with CVA protocols.
• Utilize Epic for electronic charting and documentation.
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5.
• Review and interpret cardiac rhythms, passing a hospital proctored test with specific accuracy requirements.

Qualifications

• Current New York State nursing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification can be obtained prior to starting.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent telemetry or stepdown experience.
• Experience managing critical drips and familiarity with telemetry populations is highly preferred.
• Flu vaccine or exemption required.
• Local travel is restricted to candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius from the area.

Shift Information

This position involves night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

If you are a motivated RN with telemetry experience looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.