RN - Tele

Cynet Health; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Wilson, NC is seeking a Telemetry RN for a 13-week assignment on a busy telemetry unit. The role requires an active RN license, BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of 1.5 years of telemetry experience, with EKG interpretation skills.

Evening to night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with 36 hours per shift. The unit cares for adults and geriatrics; typical diagnoses include CHF and chest pain. Expect collaboration, flexible staffing, and use of Meditech for charting.

Qualifications

• RN with telemetry experience and EKG interpretation skills.
• Associate degree in nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN license with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a telemetry unit and monitor cardiac patients.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges according to protocol.
• Float to Med/Surg overflow as needed.
• Operate and document in Meditech EHR.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Meditech

Abbott glucometers

Baxter IV pumps

Welch Allyn

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 19:00 - 07:00

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 1.5 years

License: RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have Skills/Experience:EKG interpretation and critical thinking skills

Description:The role involves providing care in a telemetry unit.The facility has a capacity of 294 beds and operates under Joint Commission accreditation.Responsibilities include managing patient admissions and discharges.Experience with basic cardiac drips is preferred.Common diagnoses include CHF, chest pain, acute respiratory failure, COPD, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and post-cardiac catheterization care.The patient population primarily consists of adults and geriatrics.Teamwork and flexibility are key attributes for candidates.The department follows a patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1.Common equipment used includes Welch Allyn vital signs machines, Hoyer lifts, Abbott glucometers, and Baxter IV pumps.The electronic health record system utilized is Meditech.Flexibility to float to Med/Surg overflow may be required.A nursing degree at the associate level is required, with a BSN preferred.Scrub color is not assigned, but artificial nails are not acceptable.