Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Pikeville, KY
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
4x12 hrs

Shift - Nights (7p-7a)

Hours - 4x12 (48)

Location - Pikeville, KY

Notes - 2 years experience required, 5 years preferred.

Travel Experience Required.

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS EKG required.

Responsibilities: Assesses and Reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to: 2. Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures/equipment i.e. -Cardiac Monitoring -Care of patients Pre/Post CABG -Care of patients Pre/Post Interventional Cardiac Procedures -Maintain/Pull sheaths -Angioseal/Vasoseal -Specialized medications/drips/Titration -ACT Machine -Sedation -Pain Management -Chest Tube care/insertion -TPN/PPN -KODA -Central Lines - IV therapy -IVADD -Infusion Therapy -Information Management -Boomerang

As a professional practitioner, the RN - Telemetry assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry patients. The RN – Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision.  The RN - Telemetry exhibits critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistently performs according to nursing standards while remaining accountable for providing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices
• One year experience in Telemetry Preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.