Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in Cardiac Telemetry to provide exceptional care for adult and geriatric patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing patients with various cardiac conditions, including post-myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease.
Requirements
- Minimum Experience: 1 year; first-time travelers are accepted.
- Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS.
- Skills Needed: Proficiency in telemetry, EKG interpretation, Doppler assessments, and peritoneal dialysis.
Work Setting
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 in a unit with 16 beds, maintaining an average daily census of 16 patients. Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication methods is essential.
Schedule and Availability
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
- Requested Time Off (RTO): Maximum of 7 days. Blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th).
- Weekends: Expected to work 6 weekend shifts over a 6-week scheduling period.
- Floating: May be required within facility/scope of practice as needed.
- Call Requirements: None.
Holiday Expectations
Travelers may be required to work major holidays during their assignment period. Specific holiday expectations include:
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as one holiday)
- Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counts as one holiday)
- New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
If assigned during a holiday period, travelers are expected to work one holiday for one holiday off, and two for two holidays off, if applicable.
Compliance
Full compliance is required to start on time. Any delays in compliance could result in a two-week pushback due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Clinical Review
Candidates will undergo a clinical screening to assess their fit for the role. Successful candidates will be presented to the hiring manager for a final decision based on clinical guidelines.
Local Candidates
Local applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered at the same rate as non-local candidates.