Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,103 per week in Phoenix, AZ

Position Overview:

The job of the Telemetry Nurse is to provide care for patients with diseases such as heart disease, heart failure, or other serious medical issues that require consistent cardiac monitoring. The nurse will monitor other vital signs, such as oxygen levels, heart rate and blood pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring EKG rhythm and keeping doctors informed of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Analyzing EKG results to then establish baselines and identify abnormalities.
• Recording vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure, and breathing patterns.
• Managing patient care and giving care instructions before being discharged.
• Communicating with patients and their families, educating on the lifestyle changes and ongoing treatments prior to the patient being discharged.

Qualifications:

• ADN or BSN
• Registered Nurse License
• Required Certifications: BLS & ACLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• 1 year of Telemetry experience in the last 2 years
• Additional requirements based on facility