RN Med/Surg Telemetry
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Nursing
RN Nurse, ICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care on a medical/surgical telemetry unit, developing individualized care plans, assessing patient conditions, administering treatments and medications, and monitoring outcomes. The role involves collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure quality, patient-centered care within the Ohio RN scope of practice. The nurse is responsible for recognizing and responding to patient complications, supervising nursing tasks, and maintaining accountability for patient safety and compliance with policies.
Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to patients on a medical/surgical telemetry unit.
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assess patient conditions and monitor clinical progress.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care.
- Deliver patient education, health counseling, and discharge planning.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and complications promptly.
- Supervise and delegate nursing tasks while maintaining accountability for patient care.
- Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as EPIC and medication dispensing systems like Pyxis.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
- Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of nursing standards and patient safety protocols.
- Experience with EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis medication systems (training available).
- Certification in HARP and CPI (training available).
- Experience in telemetry or progressive care unit (PCU) level care.
Nurse to patient ratio generally 1:5, flexed to 1:6 as needed.
No on-call, no holiday shifts required.
Work environment includes medical/surgical telemetry patients requiring intermediate level care.
Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.36 hours per week with every other weekend coverage.
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