Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in St. Louis, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Telemetry (Nights)

Saint Louis, MO

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | Onsite

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups on a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms including AFib, flutter, and SVT; manage patients with CHF, chest pain, renal conditions, and hemodialysis needs
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips including Amiodarone and Cardizem; maintain and care for central lines including HD catheters, Ports, and PICCs
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit; work every other weekend as required by the facility
• Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and perform duties consistent with established nursing practice guidelines and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient cardiac telemetry experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythms
• Experience working with CHF, chest pain, renal, and hemodialysis patients
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted

• Experience with Tikosyn and Sotalol initiation; familiarity with dopamine, dobutamine, lidocaine, nitroglycerin, and milrinone drips
• Experience managing chest tubes, other drains, and CIWA (withdrawal) protocol
• Experience with overflow patient populations including sepsis, urology, surgical, ETOH/drug withdrawal, isolation, and GI bleed patients
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR

• Work in a nationally recognized, high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit supported by dedicated monitor technicians and telemetry monitors at each nursing station
• Saint Louis offers a vibrant lifestyle with world-class attractions, dining, sports, and entertainment — an excellent destination for travel healthcare professionals