Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Telemetry unit (D1 TELE)
• Nurse must be able to read cardiac rhythms and pass a hospital proctored test with:

  • 80% accuracy in rhythm identification

  • 100% accuracy in identifying critical rhythms
• Epic charting experience required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• At least 1 year current experience with telemetry patient population
• Critical drip and CVA experience is a plus
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required
• Patient ratio: 1:4-5
• Local rule: Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from Saratoga (specific counties excluded)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• New York RN License (must have in hand)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Certification (assigned if not on file)
• Successful completion of advanced EKG/ECG testing with a minimum passing score (90% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms) within 72 hours of contract signing
• Pass/Fail testing on medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement)

Skills & Competencies

• Telemetry experience required
• Ability to identify cardiac rhythms accurately
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness test preferred
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and competency modules

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date (onsite physical required before start)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 1 year) or chest X-ray if prior positive PPD
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5, 2024
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (specific lab requirements)
• Fit test for N95 mask (quantitative test only accepted)
• Eye exam including Ishihara color deficiency test

Additional Information

• Housing is expensive in the fall; housing resources available upon request
• Facility requires a passport-style photo for badge
• Lift assessment (usually 25 lbs, sometimes 10 lbs depending on position) required
• Facility-specific documents and training modules must be completed prior to start
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with strong rhythm recognition skills and the ability to pass rigorous competency testing.