Telemetry RN – Cardiac Care (Day Shift, 13-Week Contract)

Newton Medical Center; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care/Telemetry unit in Newton, New Jersey. This is a 13-week contract position with day shift coverage (7a-7p) and potential rotation to night shifts (7p-7a).

Up to three shifts per week may be required. The RN will conduct comprehensive assessments, document care plans, and coordinate with the care team to support adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Cardiac/Telemetry nursing experience.
• 1-2 years in Acute Care settings.
• Basic dysrhythmia experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect health history and complete admission assessments.
• Notify necessary consults based on admission criteria.
• Perform Braden Scale assessments and reassess patients' needs continually.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with input from patients and families.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and ensure proper communication of care needs.
• Provide education and support to patients and families using appropriate teaching methods.
• Coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Transcribe orders accurately and manage telemetry monitoring.
• Initiate appropriate nursing actions including chest pain protocols.
• Monitor and manage patients on high-risk intravenous cardiac drugs.

Skills

Cardiac/Telemetry nursing

Acute Care experience

Dysrhythmia experience

Education

BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program

Tools

PCCN certification preferred

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care/Telemetry unit in Newton, New Jersey. This is a 13-week contract position with day shift coverage (7a-7p) and potential rotation to night shifts (7p-7a).

Up to three shifts per week may be required. The RN will conduct comprehensive assessments, document care plans, and coordinate with the care team to support adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.