RN - Tele

Cynet HealthStaff; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry assignment in California. This 13-week shift covers nights with 12-hour blocks on a unit split into 14 beds plus a 44-bed main section, staffing at 1 nurse per 4 patients. You’ll manage cardiac care, monitor strips, and document in Cerner.

Minimum 2 years of experience is required, along with ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications. BSN not required. Must hold an active California RN license and be prepared for rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification is required.
• CA RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on a Telemetry unit with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Read strips and monitor telemetry using Philips equipment.
• Chart in Cerner; respond to patient needs during 12-hour night shifts.

Education

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS

Must-Have: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Description:Unit is divided into a smaller section with 14 beds and a main section with 44 beds.Staffing ratios are 1 nurse to 4 patients.Electronic Medical Record system used is Cerner.Charge Nurse position is not required.Nurse Aides available on all shifts; 1 on night shift and mid shift, and 3-4 on day shift.Weekend commitment is every other weekend, totaling 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule.Holiday shifts are scheduled with permanent staff rotation.Scrub color is navy.Telemetry is monitored using Philips equipment.A monitor tech is available on the unit.Nurses are responsible for reading strips.Common drips include amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed rate insulin, nitroglycerin, and dopamine for renal dosing only.Ventilators are not used, but BiPAP or CPAP may be utilized.Clientists or intensivists are available on call after hours.Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.Pharmacy services are not available around the clock; alternative options can be accessed after 10 PM.Shifts are 12 hours from 6 PM to 6 AM.Staff may need to float between different sections.Floor-specific orientation lasts for 6 hours.Common diagnoses in the smaller unit include surgical, orthopedic, and medical patients.The main section focuses on cardiac care and stepdown acuity, including patients post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, PCI, TAVR, CABG, sepsis, and respiratory distress.Cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shift cancellations for the duration of the assignment.Charting is performed using the Cerner system.A BSN is not required for this position.The trauma level designation is not specified.Care setting is acute.