Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry/PCU unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio across a combined 42-bed unit
Monitor and document cardiac telemetry strips every 4 hours, interpreting rhythms and exporting findings directly into the EMR (EPIC)
Manage set-rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Labetalol, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, and Integrilin per protocol
Care for patients with diagnoses including elevated troponin, active chest pain, NSTEMI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, post-STEMI (transferred from ICU), pacers, peritoneal dialysis, and occasional oncology or post-surgical overflow
Collaborate with in-house Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy available 24/7; manage BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen per RT direction
Adhere to every-other-weekend requirement (Friday/Saturday nights) and potential holiday scheduling based on unit needs
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for the state of practice
Current BLS certification (required)
Current ACLS certification (required)
Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Experience with cardiac telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
COVID-19 vaccination required (medical or religious exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis)
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience with Phillips Cardiac Monitors and central monitoring station workflows
Familiarity with Omnicell medication dispensing systems
Experience caring for cardiac catheterization patients and post-STEMI recovery populations
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
Work within a well-supported unit environment featuring 24/7 in-house Hospitalist coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy support including on-unit daytime pharmacy presence
Benefit from a structured scheduling process with block scheduling available when included in contract terms