RN Telemetry

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Telemetry

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Location :- Glens Falls, NY 12801

Job Duration: 13 Weeks

• NY license in hand
• Every other weekend
• 13 week contract
• Open to 1st time travelers with strong telemetry experience

Telemetry Registered Nurses (RN) play a vital role in healthcare settings, particularly in units equipped with cardiac telemetry monitoring. These units often specialize in caring for patients with cardiac-related conditions who require continuous monitoring of their heart rhythm and vital signs. Here are the key roles and responsibilities of Telemetry RNs:

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' cardiac status, including monitoring heart rhythm, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and symptoms of cardiac distress. Interpret telemetry data and ECG readings to identify arrhythmias, changes in cardiac rhythm, and other abnormalities. Recognize and respond promptly to signs of cardiac instability or other emergent situations.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, including cardiac medications such as arrhythmic, vasopressors, anticoagulants, and medications to control blood pressure. Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Cardiac Monitoring and Interpretation: Set up and maintain cardiac telemetry monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate placement of electrodes and proper functioning of monitoring systems. Monitor telemetry strips continuously, identifying and documenting changes in cardiac rhythm and notifying appropriate healthcare providers of significant findings.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, providing updates on patients' cardiac status, treatment plans, and progress.
• Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with education about cardiac conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies. Instruct patients on lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and signs and symptoms to report to healthcare providers.
• Emergency Response: Respond quickly and effectively to cardiac emergencies, including cardiac arrests, arrhythmias, and other life-threatening events. Initiate and coordinate emergency interventions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, and rapid response team activation.
• Care Planning and Implementation: Develop individualized care plans based on patients' cardiac diagnoses, comorbidities, and treatment goals. Implement nursing interventions to manage cardiac symptoms, prevent complications, and promote optimal cardiac function.
• Documentation and Charting: Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records, documenting assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of cardiac care and patient outcomes. Contribute to data collection, analysis, and implementation of evidence-based practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Salary: $3,000.00 - $3,200.00 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Medical specialties:

• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 4x12
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Best Time To Speak

Experience:

• Recent RN Telemetry in Acute Care Facility: 1 year (Required)
• Cerner (EMR): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification by AHA (Required)
• RN NY License (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification by AHA (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Glens Falls, NY 12801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Glens Falls, NY 12801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person