Registered Nurse Telemetry

Dallas Regional Medical Center • Mesquite, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), also referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN, cares for patients in telemetry units, including patients requiring cardiac monitoring. The nurse monitors and interprets vital signs such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Continuous monitoring provides real-time data to support informed care decisions and early detection of abnormalities or changes in a patient's condition. This is a full-time, day-shift position with 12-hour shifts at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current is preferred.
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, and create individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment for remote monitoring of heart rates and rhythms.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on patient care, including wound care, treatments, assistance with activities of daily living, and emotional support.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, treatments, self-care practices, and lifestyle modifications.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions during the shift and promptly address concerns with physicians.
• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed