Cardiac Telemetry RN
Augusta, GA
Navitas Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Retention Bonus

"Qualifications & Requirements

Active Georgia or Compact RN License required at submission.

Minimum 2 years of RN experience (job overview states 1 year; confirm before submission).

Previous Charge Nurse experience required.

Cardiac Telemetry experience.

Previous Epic experience required.

BLS and ACLS certifications required.

NIHSS listed in certification requirements.

Travel experience not required; first-time travelers accepted.

Required Clinical Skills

Cardiac telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation.

Recognition and management of cardiac dysrhythmias.

Management of CHF, chest pain, MI and peripheral vascular disease.

Cardiac and vasoactive drip management without titration, including:

Milrinone (Primacor)

Dobutamine (Dobutrex)

Amiodarone

Cardizem

Lidocaine

Bumex

Heparin

Pre/post cardiac catheterization and angiogram care.

Temporary and permanent pacemaker management.

IV therapy, central line, PICC line and peripheral IV management.

Blood product administration and phlebotomy.

BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy and tracheostomy care.

Peritoneal dialysis and pre/post hemodialysis management.

Heparin protocols, wound care and wound vac management.

Rapid Response and Code Team procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric Cardiac Telemetry patients.

Monitor cardiac rhythms, assess patient conditions and respond to cardiac emergencies.

Administer medications and manage cardiac/vasoactive drips as prescribed, without titration.

Monitor patients with heart failure, chest pain, post-MI conditions and arrhythmias.

Provide pre/post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and angiograms.

Manage IV lines, central lines, PICC lines and blood product administration.

Provide respiratory support and monitor patients requiring oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP and HFNC.

Care for patients with renal conditions, including peritoneal dialysis.

Perform patient assessments, vital signs and blood glucose checks.

Document patient care, assessments and interventions in Epic.

Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.

Float to other units within the facility as required and within scope of practice."