Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The RN uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication to help create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. The position is on a 21-bed cardiac telemetry unit at Aurora West Allis Medical Center, caring for cardiac and telemetry patients. Diagnoses include cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, chest pain, myocardial infarction, and peritoneal dialysis. Nurses develop expertise in pharmacology, pathophysiology, laboratory value interpretation, and telemetry. RNs obtain ACLS certification within six months and are able to respond to in-house Code 4 calls. The unit offers a supportive learning environment, a team approach, and patient-centric care focused on optimizing outcomes. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, working 12-hour night shifts from 1900 to 0730, with every-third-weekend and 50% holiday rotations. Newly licensed and experienced RNs are welcome. A Nurse Residency is available for newly licensed RNs.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Newly licensed and experienced RNs are welcome.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
- Coordinate care and deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication.
- Contribute to a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum.
- Care for cardiac and telemetry patients, including patients with arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, chest pain, myocardial infarction, and peritoneal dialysis.
- Obtain ACLS certification within six months and respond to in-house Code 4 calls.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
- Nurse Residency for newly licensed RNs.
- Nurse loan forgiveness of up to $21,000.
- Night shift differential of $5.00 per hour.
- RN referral bonus.
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on position.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
