Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

Night shifts include options for either 3×12 or 4×12 hour schedules, running from 19:00 to 07:30. Weekend coverage is required on an every-other-weekend basis, though this may change based on departmental needs.

Job Overview

This position is within a Cardiac Telemetry unit, focusing on inpatient adult patients with serious or potentially life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions. Common patient diagnoses include, but are not limited to:

• Sepsis
• Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Unstable Angina
• Coronary Artery Disease

The patient population may also include those receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation.

Special Procedures and Unit Details

• Administration of vasoactive drugs
• Antiarrhythmic drug therapy
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Defibrillation/cardioversion
• Thoracentesis
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring
• Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following certifications:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Registered Nurse license in South Carolina

Additionally, candidates should have:

• At least 1 year of experience with EPIC electronic medical records
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the nursing field; first-time travelers may be considered based on overall experience.

Additional Information

Float requirements may exist to cover similar units or other facilities as necessary based on staffing needs.