Travel Tele RN in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Gifted Healthcare; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare in Baton Rouge is seeking a Telemetry RN to collaborate with the health care team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans using telemetry equipment. RNs will prepare and administer prescribed medications, report adverse reactions, and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.

You will monitor readings, identify irregular telemetry data, and notify the medical team of any concerns to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications and report adverse reactions in accordance with policies
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify the appropriate medical team member
• Monitor specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs interpretation

Medication administration

Adverse reaction reporting

Job description

Telemetry RNs (Tele RNs) consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. The Tele RN utilizes machines that measure a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. Tele RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Tele RNs prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications and report an adverse reaction to medications in accordance with policies
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify the appropriate medical team member
• Monitor specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays Shift: 3x12 Days