Registered Nurse Telemetry

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave

FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

The Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and vital signs in our telemetry units. This full-time role features 12-hour day shifts (7:00am–7:00pm) with a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

You will assess patients, administer medications, coordinate with physicians, educate families, and deliver safe, high-quality care using the nursing process. Comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain.
• BSN preferred.
• ACLS certificate preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.

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 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.
• Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs assessment

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Patient care

Communication with physician

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

BSN preferred

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

Telemetry equipment

IV administration

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

Overview

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

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12 hour - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

Benefits

• 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

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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.
• Educe 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.
• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Qualifications

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.

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