RN - Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN)

Department:
Tele Acute/Obs and Swingbed

Certifications

Required:

• BLS
• ACLS

Unit Information:

This unit consists of 19 beds with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:3-6. Common diagnoses include pneumonia, rehabilitation, COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, and GI bleed.

Experience &

Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• Experience with IV starts, telemetry, NG tube insertion, and Foley catheter insertion
• No previous travel experience is required

Clinical Responsibilities:

• RNs will set up and be competent with respiratory therapy equipment including BiPAP, CPaP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Registered Nurses are required to read their own telemetry strips

Support Staff:

The unit is supported by a CNA per shift for personal care, vital sign monitoring, and weight checks.

Shifts & Scheduling:

• Shifts:
  
  7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Weekend and holiday requirements:
  Every other
• Possible team and self-scheduling

Orientation:

New hires typically undergo 3-4 shifts of unit-specific orientation.

Team Environment:

The nursing team fosters a collaborative and positive culture. Successful attributes for nurses interested in this position include dependability, compassion, expertise, and flexibility.

Floating Requirements:

Registered Nurses may be required to float to Med/Tele Acute/Obs/Swingbed.

Location:

City, State:
Not specified

Charting System:

MEDITECH

Additional Notes:

Registered Nurses on this floor may participate as part of the code team.