M/S Tele RN - 36hrs. Day Rotate and EOW
About The Position
Davenport 8 is a 37-bed medical telemetry unit. Patients may be admitted from the ED, transferred in from other units, or directly admitted by a Physician. Patients are often on Cardizem drips, Nitroglycerin drips, Lasix drips and Heparin drips. We also care for NSTEMI, Post-Pacemaker and Post-Cardiac Cath Lab patients (both with and without interventions). Davenport 8's primary diagnoses are CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism and Pneumonia. We also have patients coming in with EtOH, and Dementia with cardiac co-morbidities. Occasional Surgical patients as well. The RN to patient ratio on Day and Evening shifts is 1:4 with max of 5. The Night shift is 1:5-6. Day shift on weekdays includes a Charge RN without a patient assignment. The unit has 37 beds, including 10 semi-private rooms, 1 quadruple room, 1 triple room, 10 private rooms, and 1 negative pressure room. The census is 37. The EMR charting system is EPIC.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years working in one location
- Minimum of 2 years working as a Traveler
- Knowledge on cardiac drips
- Ability to interpret Tele Strips
- Active MA RN License
- AHA BLS certification
- Telemetry Certification
Nice To Haves
- Nursing care for patients post-cardiac catheterization and pacemaker is needed but not required.
Responsibilities
- Read Tele Strips
- Float to applicable units when needed
- Provide nursing care for patients post-cardiac catheterization and pacemaker
Benefits
- Free on-site Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
