RN - 19479209
About The Position
The Registered Nurse position is in a 22-bed Neuro Telemetry unit caring for patients with acute stroke, other neurological conditions, and general medical needs. The position offers 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. Nurses work at a 1:5 or 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, with a charge nurse available on each shift who also takes an assignment. Patient care assistants are available, with ratios and duties varying. The unit uses centralized telemetry, and nurses are required to review telemetry strips each shift. The unit has BiPAP and high-flow respiratory therapy equipment; nurses may troubleshoot this equipment but are not responsible for its management. Nurses may be required to float to other floors. Schedules are self-managed and may be adjusted for balance. Unit-specific orientation lasts 1–2 shifts, and the required scrub color is Galaxy Blue.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- A strong background in telemetry nursing, specifically with the neuro population.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in the Neuro Telemetry unit, including patients with acute stroke, neurological conditions, and general medical needs.
- Review telemetry strips each shift.
- Troubleshoot BiPAP and high-flow equipment as needed; equipment management is not the RN's responsibility.
- Float to other floors when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
