RN - 19508424
About The Position
The Travel Registered Nurse will work in a telemetry unit specializing in cardiac and neuro patients. The unit has 30 beds, with 12 overflow beds opening, and a core staffing pool of 50 Registered Nurses. Patient ratios are 4:1. Day and night shift staffing each includes one Charge Nurse, eight RNs, two Certified Nursing Assistants, and zero to one sitters. The unit uses Meditech as its electronic medical record system. The nurse will provide patient care in the telemetry setting, monitor and interpret EKGs, administer IVs, manage chest tubes, and care for patients recovering from procedures including heart catheterization, pacemaker placement, ablations, Watchman procedures, valve repairs, and cardioversions. The work environment emphasizes teamwork and effective communication. The position requires 3–4 weekend shifts per month and has no on-call requirements. Scrub color is variable, and visible piercings are not permitted.
Requirements
- EKG interpretation skills.
- IV-start skills.
- Chest tube management skills.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills.
- Dependability.
- Ability to learn quickly.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional patient care in a telemetry setting.
- Monitor and interpret EKGs.
- Administer IVs.
- Manage chest tubes.
- Care for patients after heart catheterization, pacemaker procedures, ablations, Watchman procedures, valve repairs, and cardioversions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
