Registered Nurse - Cardiac Tele
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Cardiac Tele cares for adult-to-geriatric patients in a 16-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 and a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Patient conditions include post-myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, and peritoneal dialysis. The role uses telemetry, EKG, Doppler, Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR. Epic is required. Nurses are expected to perform their own vital-sign and blood-glucose checks. Floating within the facility and the nurse’s scope of practice may be required. Charge experience is required; first-time travelers are accepted. Non-billable orientation hours are determined by assignment length.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience; first-time travelers are accepted.
- Charge experience required.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Epic experience/system proficiency required.
- Comply with facility requirements before the scheduled start; noncompliance may delay the start by two weeks because orientation occurs biweekly.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult and geriatric cardiac telemetry patients.
- Perform vital-sign and blood-glucose checks.
- Work with patients experiencing post-MI conditions, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, and peritoneal dialysis needs.
- Float within the facility and scope of practice as needed.
- Work the required number of weekend shifts and applicable holidays during the assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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