Telemetry Nurse (Cardiac Stepdown)
Atlanta, Georgia
Emory University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Nurse - Atlanta, Georgia

Specialty: Telemetry (TELE)
Employment Type: Long Term
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Assignment Details

• Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
• Start Dates: Every Monday
• Scrubs Color: Navy Blue
• Travel: Within 50 mile radius only, no local travelers

Unit Description

• Unit: 4B Moderate Care Unit (12-bed, 24-hour observation)
• Patient Population:

  • Low acuity critical care patients awaiting placement in heart/vascular ICUs or stepdown units
  • Patients post same-day procedures requiring extended monitoring before discharge
• Associated Units: CICU, CVICU, 6E (cardiac stepdown), 8E (vascular stepdown), 4G (CICU stepdown)
• Care Provided:

  • No ventilators, CRRT, IABP, or Impella devices accepted
  • Accommodates LVADs, 2-4 drips, arterial lines, and PA catheters
• Environment: Fast-paced with high patient turnover and diverse cardiovascular diagnoses
• Learning Opportunities:

  • Exposure to a wide variety of cardiovascular procedures and diagnoses
  • Development of organization, critical thinking, and advanced critical care assessment skills

Requirements

• Must have 18 months experience in telemetry specialty within the past 3 years
• Georgia or compact nursing license in hand
• Experience with PA lines required
• CCRN certification preferred
• No IABP or Impella experience required

This position offers a dynamic environment ideal for nurses looking to enhance their cardiovascular and critical care skills in a supportive observation unit setting.