Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Salem, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,301/weekOverview
- Start Date01/28/2025
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
A Telemetry Registered Nurse (Tele RN) provides specialized care to patients who require continuous monitoring of vital signs, heart rhythms, and other key physiological functions. Tele RNs assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, focusing on monitoring, medication administration, and ensuring the safe and effective management of cardiac and other medical conditions.
Key Responsibilities:- Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, identifying and responding to abnormal readings or changes in condition.
- Administer medications, perform routine assessments, and provide interventions based on telemetry data to ensure patients' safety and well-being.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to develop and adjust care plans tailored to the needs of patients with cardiac or medical conditions.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and ECGs, recognizing signs of arrhythmias, ischemia, and other cardiac abnormalities.
- Provide patient and family education regarding cardiac conditions, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and prevention strategies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring timely responses to changing patient conditions and complications.
- Monitor and assess patients for symptoms of heart failure, hypertension, and other cardiac or medical concerns.
- Administer and monitor telemetry devices, including central telemetry units and mobile monitors, to ensure continuous monitoring of patient cardiac activity.
- Recognize and respond to acute cardiac events such as chest pain, arrhythmias, or other cardiac emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Document patient care, treatments, and telemetry data accurately and thoroughly, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide discharge planning and education to patients and families regarding medication, lifestyle adjustments, and follow-up care.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Employer
Wellspring Nurse Source
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