Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Portsmouth, NH
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 12-hour shifts with scheduling requirements of 3 shifts per week and every other weekend or 4 week shift
• Patient ratio of 5:1 with 20-bed unit
• Serve on 4RN teams with free charge nurse, 2 LNAs, and a unit clerk
• Work on cardiac step-down unit from CSSU and IVCU, med/surg tele, and stroke overflow
• Care for patients with chest pain rule out, CHF, COPD cardiac management
• Manage patients with chest tubes, hi-flow and Bi-pap, thoracentesis, PD, trachs, pacemakers, cardiac cath, and CIWA
• Cannot take patients post cath lab unless radial artery was used
• Perform procedures including thoracentesis, PD, trachs, pacemakers, cardiac cath, and CIWA
• Use equipment including IV pumps, sara steadys, hi-flow, bipap, and kangaroo pumps
• Document using Meditech Expanse system
• Participate in bedside shift rounds and handoff
• Must be proficient in telemetry monitoring
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Professional garb dress code required

Facility:

This regional medical center is recognized as a STEMI hospital, stroke center, and Level II trauma center, providing comprehensive cardiac and medical care. The facility features a 20-bed cardiac medical unit that serves as a step-down from critical care units and specializes in cardiac management, telemetry monitoring, and stroke care. The hospital maintains high standards for patient care with dedicated nursing teams and modern medical equipment to support complex cardiac and medical procedures.

Location:

Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth offers a beautiful seacoast location with historic charm, featuring a vibrant downtown area, excellent restaurants, and cultural attractions. The area provides easy access to both mountain and ocean recreation opportunities while maintaining proximity to major metropolitan areas like Boston.