Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position is focused on providing high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires strong clinical skills specific to cardiac telemetry nursing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NIHSS certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiac nursing experience is required.
• Experience in MS/Tele/Step down units is preferred.
• First-time travelers are welcome, provided they have the necessary cardiac experience.

Job Details

• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 0645 to 1915.
• Flexible contract options available: 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Longer contract lengths between 13-26 weeks will be considered.
• Float assignments may be required as needed.
• Weekend coverage: 4 weekend shifts are required every 4 weeks.
• Call not required.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6.
• A maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) is permitted.
• Willingness to work during holidays is expected.

Additional Responsibilities

Contract staff will be designated to participate in Storm and Hurricane Teams and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters. There may be consolidation to a centralized office mid-contract, with preassignments to units as necessary.

Patient Diagnoses

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Aortic stenosis/regurgitation
• Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis
• Endocarditis
• Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Vasculitis
• Carotid Stenosis
• Venous Stasis
• Sheath Management and Removal

Special Procedures and Unit Details

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
• Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Mitral Clip
• Left Atrial Appendage Obliteration (LAAO)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
• Amputations
• Other Vascular Surgeries
• Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeries
• Post Catheterization and Electrophysiology Procedures
• Pacemaker Placements

Special Equipment

• Arterial Lines (not required)
• Doppler Equipment
• Bladder Scanner
• EKG Monitoring
• Femoral Sheaths
• TR Band
• Fem-Stop
• Chest Tubes
• Epicardial Pacing Wires

Unit Systems

• Pyxis for medication management
• EPIC for documentation and charting
• SBAR for communication

Orientation and Uniform

• Unit orientation consists of 24 hours.