RN - Tele

Cynet HealthStaff; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an RN for Telemetry on a 13-week assignment. This 12-hour shift (07:00–19:00) requires at least 1 year of RN experience, an active RN license, and ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.

The unit focuses on cardiac telemetry with 29 beds, and the team emphasizes patient-centered care and safety. You will read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips, participate in post-cardiac procedural care (ablations, caths, pacemaker placements), and administer IV

Qualifications

• Cardiac telemetry or PCU/ICU experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips.
• Experience with post cardiac procedural care (Ablations, caths, PACemaker placements).

Responsibilities

• Be responsive to patient call lights and make personal connections with patients.
• Involve patients in bedside shift reports and teach them how to use communication devices.
• Demonstrate competency in floating to various areas as needed.
• Adhere to ICARE values in unit policies.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

IV medication administration

Tools

Meditech

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: RN

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:00 - 19:00

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: RN License

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Cardiac telemetry or PCU/ICU experience.Ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips.Experience with post cardiac procedural care (Ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 Open Heart, permanent Pacemaker placements).Ability to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone.

Description:This role is in a fast-paced environment with a focus on cardiac telemetry.The unit has 29 beds with a patient ratio of 1:4.Staffing includes a Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and PCTs.Types of equipment utilized include Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, and telemetry monitors.Documentation is done using Meditech.Nurses are expected to align with patient experience goals by treating every patient with courtesy and respect.Responsibilities include being responsive to patient call lights and making personal connections with patients.Involving patients in bedside shift reports and teaching them how to use communication devices are essential tasks.Nurses must demonstrate competency in floating to various areas as needed.The atmosphere is family-like, with many staff members transitioning from contract roles to full-time employment.Recognition includes awards linked to heart failure guidelines.Unit policies adhere to established ICARE values.