Minimum 2 years of experience in telemetry required, must be current within the last 6 months.
Travelers must pass a dysrhythmia exam through RELIAS within 48 hours of receiving offer (2 attempts maximum).
Mandatory PASS/FAIL SIM LAB on the first day of orientation (study guides provided with first day instructions).
Nurses to care for patients from the ER waiting on a bed in the hospital, primarily MS/Tele patients.
Job Requirements
Strong cardiac telemetry background preferred, with at least 2 years of experience.
Ability to decrease cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters.
Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
Schedule Information
12-hour shifts (7a - 7p or 7p - 7a)
Ability to self-schedule, subject to change at times.
Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule.
Holiday rotation with permanent staff.
No call required.
Unit Specific Information
Nurse to patient ratios of 1 to 4.
Nurses will primarily care for MS/Tele patients.
No Vents on the unit.
Nurses must interpret telemetry; no monitor tech in the ED.
Navy colored scrubs/dress code.
2 shifts orientation to Med/Surg/Tele at primary campus.
Would float to Med/Surg/Tele/Overflow units and CRMC/MGMC EDs as needed.
Common titratable/set rate drips include Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone.
Support from ED charge nurse and ED patient care technicians (PCTs) available.
Additional Details
Travelers may be asked to assist with ED patients, including vitals, IV starts, and medication administration (not as primary RN for ED patient assignments).