Telemetry & Pulm Step-Down RN (13-Week)

Equiliem; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking skilled nurses for the Telemetry & Pulmonary Step Down Unit (Tele/Pulm) in Overland Park, KS. The 18-bed unit provides care for moderately unstable patients requiring cardiac and respiratory monitoring, with a patient ratio of 1:4-5.

Contract is 13 weeks, start date 12/14, with self scheduling and weekend coverage per the unit's policy. This assignment emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to evidence-based protocols in Meditech documentation.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• NIH certification required or current.
• Telemetry/Pulm unit care involves monitoring and managing cardiac and respiratory needs.

Responsibilities

• Nursing interventions at least every 3-4 hours.
• Vital signs every 4 hours with continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Blood glucose monitoring every 4 hours.
• Neurological monitoring as needed, including NIHSS assessments.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIH

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Equiliem is seeking skilled nurses for the Telemetry & Pulmonary Step Down Unit (Tele/Pulm) in Overland Park, KS. The 18-bed unit provides care for moderately unstable patients requiring cardiac and respiratory monitoring, with a patient ratio of 1:4-5.

Contract is 13 weeks, start date 12/14, with self scheduling and weekend coverage per the unit's policy. This assignment emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to evidence-based protocols in Meditech documentation.