Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
• Strong background in Cardiac Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Intermediate Care (IMC), and Stepdown nursing

Job Details

Shifts are 12 hours, from 1845 to 0715. We offer both 36 or 48-hour contracts, and longer contracts of 13 to 26 weeks are available. Weekend shifts will be required, totaling 5-6 shifts over a six-week scheduling period. The nurse-to-patient ratio is expected to be 1:5-6.

Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Telemetry RN, you will:

• Provide care for patients with diverse cardiology diagnoses, including Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, and those undergoing Pre/Post cardiac catheterizations.
• Administer and monitor patients on cardiac drips such as Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem.
• Perform sheath pulls and manage TR Bands and Femstop devices.
• Utilize communication and documentation systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR.
• Float to other units as necessary based on patient care needs.

Unit Orientation

A comprehensive orientation of 24 hours will be provided to ensure a smooth transition into the unit.

Additional Information

• All contracted staff will participate in emergency response teams, including Storm Team and Hurricane Team, and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Contract staff may also experience redeployment to other units as needed.
• Scrubs will be navy blue.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients with cardiac conditions while advancing your nursing career!