Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in specialty License: RN license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: EPIC documentation system experience Description: Shift: 3x12 Days. Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, but may vary based on need. Float to other like units or facilities is required. Medication System: Pyxis & Omnicell. Documentation System: EPIC. Patient Diagnoses: Adult patients with chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, diabetes, syncope, permanent pacemaker insertion, CVA, TIA, stroke work-up, pneumonia, heart failure, COPD, sepsis, and GI bleeding. Surgical patients represent a variety of specialties including general surgery, otolaryngology, gynecology, orthopedics, cardiology, and urology. Special Procedures: Cardiac telemetry monitoring. Pulse oximetry. Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Negative pressure isolation. Dialysis. Level 3 administration of continuous intravenous infusions and IV push medications for inpatient care. Types of Procedures Performed: Cardiac telemetry monitoring. Pulse oximetry. Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Negative pressure isolation. Thoracentesis and paracentesis. Dialysis. Level 3 administration of continuous intravenous infusions. Level 3 IV push medications for inpatient care. Unit Details: Patient age groups: Adults and geriatrics. Daily census: 30. Number of beds: 36. Interdisciplinary Support: Physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, unit secretary. Special Equipment: Not specified. Travel Compliance: Travelers must be 100 miles away from every facility. Additional requirements apply for specified specialties. Modules and testing are required prior to start. Floating to units may be required based on census needs.
