Cardiac Telemetry RN
Randallstown, Maryland
Northwest Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Maryland
• City: Randallstown
• Facility: Northwest Hospital, LifeBridge Health

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years required
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 4-5 based on patient acuity
• Float Required: Yes
• Scrubs: Navy Blue

Required Skills

• Cardiac Telemetry
• MS/Tele
• Telemetry
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry monitoring
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• IV insulin protocols
• Blood Product Administration
• Central and Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Heparin Protocols
• Management of Cardiac drips (no titration)
• CVA and Chest tubes management
• Non-invasive airway management
• Oxygen face masks

Special Procedures/Unit Details

• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Telemetry (RN to interpret & document rhythm)
• Non-titratable Drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Lasix)
• Heparin drip nursing protocol
• Code Team Responders (recorders & time keepers)
• Stroke certified unit

Additional Information

• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Compliance Requirements:

  • I9 and E-Verify documentation
  • Government-Issued Photo ID
  • Various certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS, etc.)
  • Competency exams (EKG, Medication)
  • Health documents (Physical Exam, TB test, Vaccinations)
  • Background check and references

Health Requirements

• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccine during flu season
• TB Testing: Negative PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen

Skills Checklist

• Unit-specific skills checklist required for CNAs in Geriatrics or GNA unit.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment with a focus on cardiac telemetry and patient care.