RN - Tele

Cynet Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN to join a telemetry unit in Prescott, AZ for a 13-week contract. The role is a 12-hour night shift on a 49-bed unit with a 1:5 staff-to-patient ratio and a Cerner charting system.

Responsibilities include interpreting telemetry strips, caring for patients with CHF, respiratory and post-cath needs, and collaborating with charge nurses. A valid RN license and BLS/ACLS are required; weekend and holiday coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience on a telemetry/medical-surgical unit.
• Must have an active RN license valid in the United States.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret telemetry strips and monitor patient status.
• Provide care for CVA, TIAC and post-cath patients; total joint replacements.
• Support charge nurses and float to other units as needed.
• Shifts are 12 hours at night; weekend and holiday coverage required.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Valid RN License Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have:

Reading basic telemetry stripsExperience with CVA and TIACerner experience recommendedTotal joint replacement experience

Description:Unit is a telemetry unit with 49 beds.Staff-to-patient ratio is 1:5.Required certifications include BLS and ACLS.Common diagnoses include CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal issues, diabetes, telemetry patients, post-cath patients, and total joint replacements.RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once per shift.Charge nurses and house supervisors are available on the unit.Nurse aides are present, with a ratio of 1:10-15.Equipment used includes BiPAP, CPAP, and equipment for breathing treatments.Shifts are scheduled from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a self-scheduling system.Weekend requirement includes two weekends per four-week schedule.Holiday requirement includes working two days and an evening or two evenings and a day for Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving.Floating to other units may be required based on qualifications.Scrub color is navy blue.Charting system used is Cerner.Cancellation policy allows for four shifts per contract; three shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks.