Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care settings and a strong understanding of telemetry monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a telemetry unit, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and implement care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to provide quality care.
• Assist with the management of patient medication and depending on patient needs, communicate with physician staff for any necessary interventions.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to respond to patient changes and medical emergencies.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff.

Patient Care Information

• This unit features 24 inpatient beds with the capacity for 10 observation/day surgeries.
• Patient-to-nurse ratios are generally 5:1 during the day shift and 6:1 overnight.
• Common diagnoses include NHP, cellulitis, UTI, COPD, GU, pacemaker, sepsis, and day surgical procedures such as orthopedics and cholecystectomies.

Qualifications

• Current and valid BLS certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in medical-surgical telemetry nursing is essential.
• Familiarity with specific procedures such as TURPS-CBI is highly appreciated.
• Candidates with experience in Critical Access or Trauma Level 3 or 4 facilities are preferred.
• Must be capable of performing IV starts independently, as there is no IV team on-site.

Work Environment

• This position involves 12-hour shifts with potential for self-scheduling, although blocking requests may not be guaranteed.
• Weekend rotations are required, specifically every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Holiday coverage is also expected, with a commitment of working 2 out of 3 holidays.
• Candidates must be flexible and willing to float to similar units as needed.

Orientation and Training

• Orientation includes an 8-hour computer education session on day one followed by on-the-job shadowing.
• A full 12-hour shift of orientation will be provided on the second day, with independent work starting on day three.

Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional care to our patients in a supportive and collaborative environment.