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Travel Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Unit
$1,874/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have post procedural cardiac experience (cath lab, ablations, open heart).
- Must be able to read and interpret telemetry and document it appropriately; nurses are expected to read and interpret telemetry 2x per shift.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- PCU and stepdown experience preferred.
Special Requests:
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
- Exceptions for previous employees must be approved by St. Luke's Health System.
- Block scheduling is not guaranteed; maximum of 5 shifts in a row.
Unit Details:
- Uses Epic.
- Cardiac-focused and general telemetry population including post-op procedural patients, post-op day 1 open heart, TAVRs, ablations, post caths, pacemakers, CHF, sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, and post-stroke patients.
- May titrate heparin and, rarely, insulin; insulin experience is not required and the facility will train if needed.
- Common drips include set-rate cardiac gtts, amio, cardizem, dopamine, and dobutamine.
- Can take intermittent high-flow, BiPAP, and CPAP patients; RT manages respiratory therapy, and RNs may assist if needed.
Shift & Scheduling:
- 5-6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule; for days, weekends are Saturday/Sunday.
- May be asked to work holidays, but not every holiday.
- Call or standby is not typically required.
Floating Requirements:
- Tele 3 and 7 pool staffing together; travelers float between the 3rd and 7th floors as needed.
- Travelers are first to float to other MS, MS-Tele, or Tele units within the hospital and to sister facilities in Meridian and Nampa.
Telemetry Travel Job Responsibilities
Telemetry healthcare professionals, including Telemetry Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, are responsible for assessing patients and monitoring their cardiac rhythms using EKG machines and telemetry monitors. Depending on the role, they can administer medications, monitor patients, provide patient education on their medical conditions, and assist doctors during cardiac procedures. Collaboration with the healthcare team and quick responsiveness to emergencies are key aspects of this specialty. Don't miss the chance to advance your career in Telemetry and make a meaningful impact on patients' cardiac care, apply today!
Telemetry Travel Nurse Jobs in Idaho
Telemetry is a critical specialty that offers opportunities for both nursing and allied health professionals and there are abundant travel job options available! Telemetry professionals work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. They play a crucial role in caring for patients with cardiac issues, requiring specialized training in deciphering cardiac rhythms and utilizing telemetry monitors. If you possess the skills and passion for telemetry, explore our wide range of high-paying Telemetry travel jobs today!