Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Telemetry

About the Role

Provide Med Surg and Telemetry nursing care, including cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response. Manage post-cardiac procedures such as angiograms, myocardial infarction (MI), and surgeries. Administer IV therapies, blood products, and manage central lines and PICC lines. Care for ventilated patients with chest tubes, CPAP/BIPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and tracheostomies. Follow Heparin and Vasoactive drip protocols without titration. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize Rapid Response Teams.

Responsibilities

• Cover an average census of 36 patients with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Provide specialized care for adolescents to geriatric patients.
• Maintain compliance with facility requirements, including active licenses and certifications.
• Participate in orientation and pass required exams prior to start.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry experience.
• Ability to float to Med-Surg and other Telemetry units.
• Proficiency in reading cardiac strips, cardiac monitoring, and emergency procedures.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH, Relias EKG test, onsite EKG competency.
• Support a smoke-free, COVID-19 vaccinated environment; flu vaccination required.

Skills

• Invasive line management (central lines, PICC lines).
• Respiratory care (ventilated patients, chest tubes, CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, tracheostomies).
• Medication management and dysrhythmia management.
• Experience with Allscripts charting system preferred.