Cardiovascular Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (1900-0730)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5-6; can increase to 1:7 during call-ins
• Bed Count: 54 beds
• Patient Population:

  • Cardiac patients on telemetry monitors
  • Conditions include heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI, stroke requiring cardiac monitoring, arrhythmias, chest pain
  • May also take overflow medical patients
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed but managers try to accommodate
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles away

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)

Additional Information

• Charting System: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Patient Monitoring: Patients are monitored remotely and on the unit; cardiac drips are administered
• Background Checks: Required within 90 days of start, covering last 7 years of residence and employment
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Required immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
• COVID-19: Medical and religious exemptions available with proper documentation
• Onboarding Modules: Approximately 8-10 hours of online modules required before start date
• Employment Application: Required prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• The unit is actively onboarding new travelers weekly to help manage workload.
• Candidates must be comfortable with the patient ratios and night shift schedule.