Registered Nurse

Seeking RN - Telemetry - 13 Week Contract                                            Requirements: RN, BLS, ACLS, 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred                   Pay Details: Weekly Pay, Housing and Meal Stipends, Travel Reimbursement                                                                                                                                            A telemetry nurse cares for patients with heart conditions and high blood pressure as well as patients who have a history of stroke, heart attack, angina and heart failure. By providing continuous monitoring and coordinating the activities of other staff, telemetry nurses can raise the quality of care that your hospital provides to cardiac patients. Telemetry nurses also help patients better understand their heart conditions and fully explain doctors’ instructions to increase compliance and improve overall medical outcomes. During medical crises, prompt care delivered by telemetry nurses can lower the likelihood of fatality.                                          

• High-level knowledge of cardiac medicine
• Proficiency at operating EKG equipment and interpreting EKGs
• Strong oral communication skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians and other staff
• Leadership skills to direct the efforts of other staff and provide effective coaching
• Knowledge of health information software used to maintain patient records
• Multitasking ability to monitor and care for multiple patients at once
• Crisis management skills to respond to emergencies calmly and professionally
• Thorough understanding of infection control, privacy laws and health and safety regulations