Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Telemetry unit. The RN will provide high-quality care to adult patients dealing with a variety of conditions related to cardiac health and other medical needs.

Shift Information

• Schedule: 3×12 Nights
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, subject to change based on needs
• Float to other similar units or facilities required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients with diagnoses including chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, diabetes, syncope, and more.
• Administer medications and IV therapies, including continuous intravenous infusions and IV push medications according to policy.
• Perform a variety of special procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, and cardiac telemetry monitoring.
• Utilize medication systems such as Pyxis and Omnicell, and maintain accurate documentation in the EPIC system.
• Provide care for surgical patients across specialties such as general surgery, cardiology, gynecology, orthopedics, and urology.
• Implement advanced patient care techniques, including pulse oximetry and negative pressure isolation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in South Carolina.
• Current certifications in ALS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a telemetry or similar specialty required.
• Consideration will be given to first-time travelers based on prior experience.

Patient Population

The nursing team will be caring for adult patients with the following conditions:

• Chest pain/Acute coronary syndrome
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Diabetes
• Permanent pacemaker insertion
• CVA/TIA/stroke work-up
• Pneumonia
• Heart failure
• COPD
• Sepsis
• GI bleeding

Special Procedures

You will be involved in various specialized services, including:

• Cardiac/telemetry monitoring
• Pulse oximetry
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
• Thoracentesis and Paracentesis
• Dialysis

If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for cardiac care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.