Registered Nurse / Telemetry

Job Summary Registered Nurse - Telemetry. This position provides care to adult patients in an acute care setting on a night shift schedule. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, cardiac drip management without titration, and assistance with bedside procedures. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.
• Required Qualifications:
• One year of experience
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Telemetry experience
• Experience managing cardiac drips without titration
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Adult patient population
• Typical patient ratios of 1:5–6
• Care may include patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, dialysis needs, and end-of-life or hospice needs
• Responsibilities include pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care and assistance with line insertion and thoracentesis procedures

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits