Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,062 per week
TotalMed · Salem, MA · 1 mo ago
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About the role
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts. This is a 13‑week assignment. As a TELE Travel Nurse, you will provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood‑oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for RNs to monitor. Telemetry RNs read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Requirements
- 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience.
- ACLS and BLS certification.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
- Able to lift 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Schedule
12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week, rotating shift.