RN - Tele

Cynet HealthStaff; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN - Tele for a 54-bed cardiac telemetry unit in Kalamazoo, MI. Shift is Night, 12-hour hours, duration 13 weeks, with travelers welcomed to float as needed.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of telemetry experience, active license, and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications. Expect high-paced environment focused on cardiac monitoring and drips.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience.
• Active state nursing license required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry for a 54-bed cardiac unit.
• Care for patients with heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and arrhythmias.
• Manage cardiac drips and interpret dysrhythmias.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Nursing ratios

Telemetry care

Dysrhythmias interpretation

Cardiac drips

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience required

License: Active state nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required

Must-Have:

• Experience with cardiac monitoring
• Ability to work with ratios typically ranging from 1:5 to 1:6

Description:This is a 54-bed cardiac unit focused on telemetry.The main patient population includes heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and cardiac arrhythmias.Patients are monitored remotely and on the unit, often receiving cardiac drips.There is a potential for overflow medical patients as needed.Travelers should expect a fast-paced environment.Call requirements are not applicable, and weekend coverage is needed every other weekend.Holidays require working 2 out of 3 major holidays.Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed, but management will try to accommodate requests.Travelers should be comfortable floating based on staffing needs.First-time travelers are welcome.Experience with the Cerner charting system is preferred.Candidates must be willing to adhere to professional conduct standards.Unprofessional behavior may result in contract termination.Additional skills required include managing cardiac drips, interpreting dysrhythmias, and providing telemetry care.