Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,179 per week
About the role
As a Telemetry Travel Nurse in Sioux Falls, SD, you will provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, blood‑oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines 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
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications.
- 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience (Telemetry specialty preferred).
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
- Capable of lifting 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
- Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
About TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly‑skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education