Travel Cardiac Telemetry RN
Corpus Christi, TX
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Work in Heart Telemetry unit (department 629) on the 4th floor
• Unit has 25 beds with patient ratios of 6:1, sometimes 5:1
• Day shift staffing includes 1 free charge, 1 UC, 2 PCTs, and 5 RNs
• Night shift staffing includes 5 RNs and 1 PCT
• Work with equipment including Baxter IV Pumps, KCI wound vacs, and SCD pumps
• Use Meditech EMR system
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Preferred experience with Meditech and telemetry
• Perform general med/surg competencies plus specialized procedures
• Manage chest tubes
• Manage non-titrated Cardizem and Amiodarone drips
• Manage weight-based heparin drips
• Dress code requires royal blue scrubs

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a specialized Heart Telemetry unit within their Bay Area Heart Hospital building. The facility features a 25-bed cardiac monitoring unit with experienced nursing staff of 40+ team members. The organization maintains modern cardiac care equipment and utilizes advanced monitoring systems to provide comprehensive telemetry services. The unit specializes in cardiac care with capabilities for managing various cardiac drips and procedures, offering a supportive environment for nurses to develop their cardiac nursing skills.

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the Gulf of Mexico with beautiful beaches, water activities, and year-round warm weather. The city provides an excellent combination of urban amenities and coastal charm, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career opportunities and recreational activities.