Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring NE or compact RN licensure and 1 year of relevant cardiac/vascular experience.

Details

• Stepdown unit within a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital, 18 beds
• Supports intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients
• Heavily supports thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services
• Common diagnoses include cath lab procedures, CVAs, CHF, and A fib RVR, along with other cardiac and vascular conditions
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Charge nurse present on each shift, rarely takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present at 1:18 ratio
• Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7, with cardiology on call after hours
• Respiratory therapy in house 24/7, using BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment
• Remote tele techs available, but RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Every other weekend required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floats to units of the same or lower acuity level
• EPIC EMR used
• 36 hours per week guaranteed

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience with this specific patient population required
• Must be comfortable titrating cardiac and vascular drips
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate and stepdown level care to cardiac and vascular patients
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, cardiology, and respiratory therapy teams
• Unit-specific orientation tailored to individual experience, typically 1-2 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient care staff
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-associated facility within the past year
• Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment