Cardiac Telemetry RN
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiac Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each), total 36 hours/week
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Cardiology: ACS, NSTEMI, heart failure management, pre/post cardiac catheterization, arrhythmia management
  • Electrophysiology Services: pacemaker placement, arrhythmia management
  • Cardiac Surgery: CABG, valve replacement, TAVR
  • Vascular Surgery: amputations, fem-pop bypass
  • Advanced Heart Failure: pre/post heart transplant, ventricular assist device, inotrope support
• Special Equipment: Safe patient mobilization equipment (ceiling lifts) available in most patient rooms
• Charting System: Epic
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Progressive Care Unit, with at least 1 year of recent experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in telemetry nursing

Additional Information

• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Accepted
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to Acute Care/IMC units
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling not guaranteed
• Time Off: Limited request time off (RTO) allowed; must be approved and added to end of contract if exceeding limits
• Parking: $16 daily pass (8am-5pm); public transportation encouraged

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Must complete facility-specific policies and professional appearance agreements prior to start
• Must complete and sign coronavirus protocol attestation
• Must complete advanced screening release authorization forms as required
• Must maintain full availability for compliance needs until start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit within a Magnet-recognized, teaching, Level I trauma hospital. The role requires strong cardiac telemetry skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to work night shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio.