Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greenville, North Carolina
ECU Health Medical Center

Telemetry Registered Nurse - Greenville, North Carolina

Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience and Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Telemetry
• Licenses: RN (Compact License Accepted)
• Certifications: BLS required; ONS certification preferred

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Strong oncology background and phlebotomy skills
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips (EKG)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Must pass EKG and Pharmacology exams during compliance process

Patient Population and Unit Details

• 48-bed telemetry unit
• Primarily adult patients with hematologic or oncologic concerns, immunocompromised status, radiation complications, cardiac arrhythmia, complex fluid and medication management, and multi-system complications
• Staffing Ratios: 1:4 RN to patient, 1:8 Nursing Assistant to patient (can increase to 1:5 or 1:6 if needed)
• Nursing staff analyze cardiac rhythms; no monitor techs on unit

Work Schedule and Environment

• 3 out of 4 holidays and 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours guaranteed every other week
• Self-scheduling available
• Use of ancillary staff supported
• All time off must be negotiated prior to confirmation

Clinical Skills Utilized

• Administering chemotherapy and continuous infusion medication management
• Pain management
• Wound vac dressing changes and wound drains
• Care for central lines, tracheotomy patients, chest tubes
• IV start skills, peripheral lab draws, arterial blood draws
• Management of various intravenous drips including cardiac, insulin, and heparin
• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm analysis