Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Cardiovascular Unit- Telemetry Start date: ASAP*Please ensure your traveler is aware and comfortable with the ratios. The ratios typically range between 1:5-6, however, with call-ins the ratios can move up to 1:7. We are actively onboarding new travelers on the unit each week to reduce the workload when there is a call-in. The unit is starting the hiring process for PCTs*Shift: 3x12 NIGHTS (1900-0730)Call Requirements: NoneWeekend Requirements: every otherHoliday Requirements: Must work 2/3 holidays Block Scheduling: CANNOT be guaranteed but the managers will do their best to accommodate itGuaranteed Hours: 36Years of experience REQ: 1 YEARFirst-timers accepted: Yes Certs REQ: ACLS, BLS, NIHSSLocals accepted: No, Travelers must live at least 50 miles away from the facility Additional Information: 3N is a 54 bed cardiac unit. This is our main Cardiac Telemetry unit. The majority of these patients are on a cardiac monitor. They are monitored in a remote telemetry room, but also closely monitored on the unit. They do take cardiac drips. Their patient population is heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke (needing cardiac monitoring), cardiac arrhythmia's, chest pain, etc. They may also take overflow medical patients if needed.Scrub Color: Caribbean BlueCharting: Cerner Powerchart

COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : 5-7 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Cerner Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : MS/Tele*, Telemetry Oncology*, Telemetry - remote monitoring*, Sheath Removal*, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)*, TR Band*, Feeding tube care and management*, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Renal failure*, Phlebotomy*, Peripheral Line Care/Management*, Starting and maintaining IVs*, PCA*, Thrombolytic Agents*, Substance Withdrawal*, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)*, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Oxygen administration*, Oxygen tanks*, Tracheostomy care/management*, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Nasal Cannula, Isolation Precautions/PPE Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : Float to like unit Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 16 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 40 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 54 Number of Beds : 54 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Chest PainCHFSTEMI/NSTEMIStroke Special Procedures/Unit Details : 3N is a 54 bed cardiac unit. This is our main Cardiac Telemetry unit. The majority of these patients are on a cardiac monitor. They are monitored in a remote telemetry room, but also closely monitored on the unit. They do take cardiac drips. Their patient population is heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke (needing cardiac monitoring), cardiac arrhythmia's, chest pain, etc. They may also take overflow medical patients if needed. The certifications needed are ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Special Equipment : ****High ratio cardiac unit with a 1:6-8 #Tier2 Travel Compliance RTO- Max amount of RTO is 10 days. If RTO is during the holidays, travelers must be willing to work 1 of the 3 holidays # of jobs in system we can sub 1 only Requires specific amount of exp. 1 -2 preferred experience, will accept first time travelers. Valid state license must be pending or candidate must be willing to participate in the Aya licensure project Mile Radius Rule Applies 50 Miles Local Rules Will not take locals Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by Depending on volume/census Copy of Certifications - Traveler agrees to obtain all required certs prior to start. Will take pending certs Charting Cerner experience required Background Policy to be noted prior to submission Nursys only Return Staff Policy must be gone 3 years before returning as a traveler The travelers need to complete up to 8hours of modules within 1 week of signing for Beacon Preferred Modules: Module hours are billable up to 8 hours, average 3-8 hours spent on modules Modules are completed pre-start Modules are self-reported Important Note on Beacon Assignments: Beacon is considered a sensitive account due to an increase in professional conduct concerns. Before accepting an assignment, all travelers must understand that any conduct issues including but not limited to unprofessional behavior or shift call-offs are taken very seriously. Such issues may result in immediate contract termination. Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceRTO- Max amount of RTO is 10 days. If RTO is during the holidays, travelers must be willing to work 1 of the 3 holidays# of jobs in system we can sub 1 onlyRequires specific amount of exp.  1 -2 preferred experience, will accept first time travelers.Valid state license must be pending or candidate must be willing to participate in the Aya licensure projectMile Radius Rule Applies 50 MilesLocal Rules Will not take localsCandidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by  Depending on volume/censusCopy of Certifications - Traveler agrees to obtain all required certs prior to start. Will take pending certsCharting Cerner experience requiredBackground Policy to be noted prior to submission  Nursys onlyReturn Staff Policy must be gone 3 years before returning as a travelerThe travelers need to complete up to 8hours of modules within 1 week of signing for Beacon PreferredModules:Module hours are billable up to 8 hours, average 3-8 hours spent on modulesModules are completed pre-startModules are self-reportedImportant Note on Beacon Assignments:Beacon is considered a sensitive account due to an increase in professional conduct concerns.