Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lima, Ohio
Lima Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Lima, Ohio
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible and accountable for patient care during assigned shifts.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria.
• Make clinical judgments based on scientific knowledge and skills.
• Assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff (LPN/PCT, Unit Secretaries).
• Must float to all units within skill level and scope of practice. Refusal to float may result in being sent home without pay for the week.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience.
• Specialty Experience:

  • Post-operative open heart care (required)
  • Chest tube and other drain management (required)
  • Pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access (required)
  • Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, including reading/interpreting cardiac rhythm strips and responding to changes (required)
  • Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities (required)
  • Experience with assisting chest tube removal, removal of pericardial pacing wires, management of temporary pacers (pericardial and transcutaneous), use and troubleshooting of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices, high-flow oxygen, and other oxygen delivery systems (required)
• Preferred Experience: Critical Care experience (highly preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Active Ohio RN license (or Compact RN license)
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Skills:

  • Skills checklist current to within 1 year, pertinent to Telemetry specialty

Additional Information

• Bed count: 26
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4/5:1
• Dress code: Navy Blue
• Electronic Medical Record system: MediTech
• Nonbillable hours: 8 hours per week
• OT/Holiday/Call back pay at 1.25x regular rates

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and cardiac care experience seeking a temporary assignment in Ohio.