TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Charleston, South Carolina, 29406!
Job Title: Telemetry Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 19:00-07:00
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Current RN license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH stroke scale certification required
Must-Have:
One previous successful travel nursing assignment.
30 months RN or LPN nursing experience.
Ability to care for 6 telemetry patients/post-cardiac procedures, including PCI, PPM, ICD, or Ablations.
Proficient in reading telemetry strips.
Strong time management skills, including plans of care every shift, collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments.
Experience in discharge planning and patient education.
Advanced skills in phlebotomy.
Nurses administer breathing treatments outside of ICU (respiratory treatments: inhalers and nebulizers).
Foley catheter care and maintenance (with nurse-driven protocols for removal).
Management of cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amio, Nitro, Dobutamine).
Description:
Traveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy.
Expected to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with staff members.
Unit includes 29 beds with a patient ratio of 1:6.
Nursing staff will use mobile phones for communication and mobile computer workstations on wheels.
Unit utilizes a documentation system for electronic health records.
Scheduling requirements are for three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.
Travelers are the first to float to other units as needed.
Floating may include working in telemetry monitoring or patient care units.
Bedside shift report is the method of patient handoff.
AIDET and RN/MD rounding are practices emphasized in patient experience.
General Comments:
The facility is well-known for its emergency services and trauma care.
It offers a wide array of specialized services.
The quality of these services has earned multiple awards and accreditations.
Staff cite supportive management, teamwork, and work-life balance as top reasons to work here.
The local area is rich in history, culture, and outdoor activities.
It is an ideal location for those seeking a blend of southern charm and coastal leisure.