RN - MS Tele

Cynet Health; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an RN for a 13-week Telemetry assignment on the MS unit. You will handle EKGs, monitoring, and med administration on a fast-paced unit.

Requirements include 2+ years of nursing experience, active license, and BLS/ACLS. Night shifts (12h) with unit preceptorship and charting in an electronic system are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• Current nursing license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• RN must be able to read strips and have experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, bladder scans, FSBS, ADLs, and vital sign monitoring.
• Provide care in a MedSurg and cardiac observation unit with high patient turnover.
• Collaborate with the team during busy shifts and ensure patient safety on telemetry.
• Adhere to hospital policies and unit-specific procedures.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

EKG interpretation

Cardizem & Amiodarone administration

Night shift experience

Job description

RN - MS Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Current nursing license required

Certifications: BLS and ACLS required

Must-Have:

RN must be able to read strips and have experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone.Experience with TR Bands is a plus.

Description:The unit is a busy and fast-paced environment.It is a Medsurg and cardiac observation unit.Patients include those with pre/post catheterization, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacemakers, and arrhythmias, along with various MedSurg diagnoses.The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6.Nurses will perform EKGs, bladder scans, FSBS, ADLs, and vital sign monitoring.Bipap and Cpap equipment will be utilized for supportive therapy only.No high flow oxygen will be provided.The charge nurse is present on the unit 24/7.Night shift charge nurses always take patients.Nurse aides are present on the unit, with ratios ranging from 1:10 to 1:15 depending on staffing and census.Shifts require clocking in no sooner than 0653 or 1853.All time-off requests must be submitted upfront and approved by management.Every other weekend commitment is required.Holidays may require working depending on unit needs.Traveling nurses may float to other areas of the hospital as needed.Dress code is royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets are optional but must be actual scrub jackets.Nurses will receive one day of computer training followed by one day of shadowing with a preceptor before being independent.The unit typically discharges up to six patients per day and handles six or more admissions.Cancellation policy allows for two shift cancellations per 13-week assignment.Charting is done on an electronic system.