TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40508!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years of experience required
License: Compact or state license required at time of submission
Certifications: BLS required
Must-Have: Strong attention to detail
Must have experience caring for post-op surgical patients, especially in Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal surgeries.
Experience with wound vacs and solid orthopedic experience is required.
Description:
This is a telemetry unit caring for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients.
The unit typically receives 10-20 post-operative patients daily.
Nursing requirements include both medical and surgical skillsets.
Nurses must have experience with cardiac and oxygen monitoring capabilities.
Ideal candidates should be comfortable with multiple admissions and discharges per shift.
Candidates will float to other units within their skillset as needed.
This is a fast-paced unit with a high turnover rate.
Candidates are required to complete competency and skills assessments during onboarding.
Medications and pharmacology knowledge is essential.
Candidates must adhere to compliance requirements that include exams during the onboarding process.
Experience in managing dysrhythmias and telemetry is essential for this role.
Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate facility may be required.