Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Bestica•Salisbury, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a challenging and very busy Telemetry unit that serves as the primary cardiac and stroke unit. The role involves providing stable pre/post care for patients undergoing procedures such as pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibribrillators, and cardiac catheterization. Patients may also include those recovering from interventional peripheral vascular procedures or cardiac interventions without sheaths, and those on non-rebreather masks with stable oxygen saturation. The unit handles various diagnoses including unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA patients. Nurses will manage multiple drips such as Cardiazem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone, and may titrate cardizem drips. The unit operates at a fast pace, with a high patient turnover rate, and may house COVID positive patients requiring opti-flow and BIPAP. A team lead is available to assist with admissions and discharges.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role with similar ratios/acuity.
IV Start and Telemetry skills.
Experience with pre and post procedure patients (cardiac pts.), cardiac drips, and PCI.
ACLS certification.
BCLS certification.
NIH certification.
Must pass EKG Testing prior to start.
Comfortable taking 6 patients.
Available everyday week one for hospital orientation.
Willing to accept first-time travelers.
Locals accepted with a rate difference.

Nice To Haves

Traveler Experience: Yes, willing to accept first-time travelers

Responsibilities

Provide stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, and cardiac catheterization.
Care for patients recovering from interventional peripheral vascular procedures or cardiac interventions without sheaths.
Manage patients on non-rebreather masks with stable oxygen saturation.
Treat patients with unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA.
Administer and manage multiple drips including Cardiazem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone.
Titrate cardizem drips.
Care for COVID positive patients requiring opti-flow and BIPAP.
Admit and discharge patients.
Work in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover.
Be comfortable taking up to 6 patients.
Be available for hospital orientation.
Work every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6-week period.
Be on call as needed based on patient census.