Registered Nurse / Med-Surg Telemetry

Position Overview

This position requires the candidate to provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, and managing the care of patients requiring cardiac monitoring.

Shift and Schedule

• Work schedule: 3×12-hour shifts (7 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend is mandatory
• Time-off restrictions: One pre-approved time-off request is allowed per contract; system auto-approves 14 days or less of RTO; required to work every other winter and summer holiday; no RTO on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.
• Block schedules are not accommodated; flexibility is required due to self-scheduling.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5.
• Provide care for a daily average census of approximately 40 patients.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Perform telemetry interpretation and manage telemetry monitoring.
• Respond to rapid response and code team situations as required.
• Carry out procedures related to cardiac catheterization, blood product administration, and line management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience is required.
• Experience in Med-Surg and telemetry nursing is required.
• Candidates must possess strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management skills.
• Previous experience with on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring is essential.
• Familiarity with rapid response codes and cardiac catheterization is preferred.
• Experience in managing feeding tubes, PCA pumps, surgical drains, tracheostomy care, and wound care is required.
• Successful completion of orientation, including passing a telemetry interpretation exam, is necessary.

Certifications

• Current ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.
• Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates with previous experience in a teaching hospital or community hospital setting are preferred.
• Experience administering heparin protocols and non-titratable cardiac drips is advantageous.
• Experience handling substance withdrawal and seizure disorders is beneficial.

Additional Information

All clinicians may float within their scope of care to meet facility needs, and local candidates are accepted. The charting system used is Cerner, and previous experience will be considered an asset.