Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Bakersfield, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Details

We are seeking a dedicated Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a telemetry unit, focusing on patients who require continuous monitoring and management of cardiac conditions.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 31 (11 private & 10 semi-private)
• Patient Ratios: 1 Nurse to 4 Patients
• Electronic Medical Records System: Cerner
• Nurse Aides: Yes, 2 on days and 1 on nights

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: 4 shifts out of a 4-week schedule
• Holiday Requirements: Expected to participate in the holiday rotation (1 major holiday & 1 minor holiday)

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Years of Experience: 2 years in a telemetry setting

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and report critical findings.
• Provide patient care to individuals with a wide range of cardiac conditions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including Hospitalist and Intensivist, for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer CPAP or BiPAP as per respiratory therapy protocols.

Additional Information

• Floor Specific Orientation: 1-2 shifts with a preceptor.
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Post pacemaker, hemodialysis, new onset atrial fibrillation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and oncology patients with cardiac monitoring needs.
• Floating Requirements: Travelers may float between Medical-Surgical and Mental Health Behavioral units as needed.
• Scrub Colors: Navy blue (including undershirts and scrub jackets).

Location: City, State