Cardiac Telemetry RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: North Carolina
• City: Charlotte
• Facility: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse.
• Traveler Experience: Unit does not accept first-time travelers.
• Local Candidates: Accepted with a rate difference.
• Required Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and EKG rhythms
  • Must have cardiac drip experience.
  • Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cardiac procedures.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 max
• Daily Census: 28 (30 rooms)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Float Requirement: Required to float to other med-surg areas and cardiac units as needed.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

Patient Diagnoses

• Cardiac telemetry, including pre and post cardiac procedures (e.g., PTCA, coronary stenting, electrophysiology lab procedures, etc.), NSTEMI/AMI, and heart failure.

Unit Details

• Fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit with a high population of CHF patients and comorbidities.
• Bedside cardio-version may occur with an EP MD present.
• Frequent vital sign monitoring required for cardiac drips.

Unit Systems

• PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any combination of navy and white.
• Interview Availability: Candidates must provide availability for interviews within the next 72 hours.

Required Competencies and Certifications

• EKG Testing (must pass prior to start).
• Various health documents including TB testing, flu vaccination, and background checks.
• Education verification for the highest degree earned.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccination required by 10/31/24.
• COVID-19 vaccination status may be required based on facility policies.

Documentation Requirements

• Various accounting documents, certifications, and health documents are required prior to starting the assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic cardiac telemetry environment.