RN - Tele

Cynet HealthStaff; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for Telemetry on a 13-week contract in Missouri. The role is night shift with 12-hour shifts and a 36-bed unit. You will provide bedside care on telemetry with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and use Meditech for documentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of telemetry experience, an active RN license, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, Basic Dysrhythmia, and NIH Stroke Scale. Flexibility to float and weekend coverage may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of RN telemetry experience.
• Active RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS, Basic Dysrhythmia, NIH Stroke Scale certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• 36-bed telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio (day and night).
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts; scheduling requires every other weekend.
• Documentation in Meditech; frequent float to ortho or telemetry based on competency.

Skills

Time management

IV start

Patient experience

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: RN

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Active RN License

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, Basic Dysrhythmia, NIH Stroke Scale certification

Must-Have:

Time management skillsIV start skillsPatient experience skills

Description:48 hours guaranteed preferred.The unit has 36 beds with a patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts.There is a technician for every 10-12 patients.Type of equipment includes Dynamap (WelchAllyn), telemetry with screens at the nurses station, and Alaris IV pumps.Documentation is managed through a Meditech system.Scheduling requires every other weekend availability.The floating policy indicates that staff will float first to ortho or telemetry units based on competencies.Patient experience requirements include bedside shift reports, hourly safety rounds with patients, AIDET, and personal connections with patients.Advanced skills needed include procedures performed on the unit that do not require conscious sedation.The dress code consists of charcoal gray top and bottom scrubs.Nursing turnover rate is 12%.Employee engagement was measured at 84% as of May 2019.New equipment and technology enhance the work environment.Tenure and experience of the staff contribute to a supportive atmosphere.Flexible schedule options may be available.