RN - Tele

Cynet Health; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN - Telemetry for a 13-week assignment in Terre Haute, Indiana.

The telemetry unit has 28 beds and is monitored remotely 24/7. Shift is 12-hour nights, with 36 hours per week. Minimum 1 year telemetry experience and an active RN license are required.

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications are required; BSN is not required. This assignment offers travel-friendly scheduling and a fast-paced cardiology telemetry environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year telemetry experience.
• BSN not required.

Responsibilities

• Telemetry unit with 28 beds, monitored remotely 24/7.
• Administer IV drips (Nitro, Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine).
• Staff range from new graduates to 30+ years; self-scheduling in groups.
• Care for patients post-cardiac catheterization, AFib with RVR and CHF.

Skills

RN

Telemetry

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: RN

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS - AHA Only

Must-Have: None

Description:Radius Rule is 100 miles.Will accept candidates from within 50-100 miles at a reduced rate.No locals will be accepted.Most units have a nice break room with lockers.There is a cafeteria on the lower level, along with gift shop locations.A Starbucks is available on-site.There are currently about 45 traditional travelers in-house.Staff range from new graduates to those with 30 years of experience.Scheduling is done via the payroll system.Self-scheduling is conducted in groups.The unit has 28 beds.All patients are on telemetry.Telemetry is monitored remotely 24/7.Telemetry monitors are located at the nurses' stations.Bipap patients can be accepted.The unit administers IV drips including Nitro, Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, and Dobutamine.Patients may include those post-cardiac catheterization, with positive troponins, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and acute congestive heart failure.There are also patients presenting with critical low blood levels of potassium, sodium, and magnesium.Sepsis, symptomatic bradycardia/tachycardia, and second or third-degree heart blocks are managed.Pacemaker insertions and chest pain cases are treated.First runs of dialysis are conducted for non-chronic renal failure.AICDs malfunctioning or NSTEMI patients transferring from a higher level of care are included.Cancellation policy allows for up to 2 shift cancellations per assignment of less than 13 weeks without penalty and up to 3 shifts per assignment of 13 weeks or longer.The charting system used is Cerner.A BSN is not required.