Registered Nurse Telemetry

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to monitor and treat patients with cardiac conditions in our telemetry units. The Tele RN will interpret vital signs, monitor heart rhythms, and provide hands-on care and patient education to ensure safe, timely care.

This full-time Days shift (12-hour) offers a sign-on bonus of $10,000 and a full benefits package. Required licensure and certifications include an active RN license and BLS; ACLS is a plus,

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate preferred and to be maintained.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions and create individualized care plans.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in the patient’s condition and tests.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on care, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Telemetry monitoring

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12 hour

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN. A Tele RN specializing in attending to patients with in our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and interpret our patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. Continuous monitoring of patients , by the Telemetry RN enables gather ing real-time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, which allows for remote monitoring of patients' heart rates and rhythms
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
• Provide hands‑on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self‑care practices and lifestyle modifications in the Telemetry Unit
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible
• R esponsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers . You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf