Telemetry Registered Nurse
Northampton, MA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Telemetry Nursing in a healthcare facility specializing in cardiac and critical care patient populations. The Telemetry Nurse provides specialized monitoring and care for patients with cardiac conditions, interpreting rhythms, managing hemodynamic statuses, and administering cardiac medications and approved drips. This position involves recognizing and responding to life-threatening complications, assisting with emergency procedures, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid professional nursing license, degree in nursing, at least 0 years of experience in telemetry or critical care, and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous telemetry or cardiac unit experience, certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves interaction with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations, requiring effective communication adapted to each age group's developmental level. The role includes responding to emergency situations such as arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and assisting with procedures like cardioversions and insertion of temporary pacemakers.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits