RN - 19470863

HCA Good Samaritan Hospital NCA • San Jose, CA

5d

About The Position

The Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry provides nursing care to telemetry patients with a range of conditions, including patients recovering from post-operative procedures. The 80-bed unit is divided between east and west sides and maintains patient ratios of 4:1 for telemetry patients and 3:1 for PCU patients. The electronic medical record system is Meditech.

Typical patient care includes post-operative care for open heart surgeries; care for stroke patients and patients requiring angiograms and PCIs; management of dysphagia issues; maintenance of TR bands; handling chest tubes and wound vacs; and rhythm interpretation. The unit is dynamic and focuses on patient-care quality and safety. Staff receive guidance on unit expectations upon joining.

There are no on-call responsibilities. Candidates should be prepared to work rotating weekends, with no guaranteed set schedules. Any color scrubs are acceptable.

Requirements

• 1.5–2 years of telemetry experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NIHSS certification.
• Compassion, an open mind, and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be coachable and collaborative.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PCU, telemetry, or stroke environments.
• Proficiency in Meditech.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for telemetry patients with various conditions, including those recovering from post-operative procedures.
• Provide post-operative care for patients recovering from open heart surgeries.
• Care for stroke patients and patients requiring angiograms and PCIs.
• Manage dysphagia issues and maintain TR bands.
• Handle chest tubes and wound vacs.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms.

What This Job Offers

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