Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities:

• Studying patients' medical history, test results, and treatment plans.
• Tracking routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and recording data from specialized medical technologies and equipment.
• Administering medication and performing treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists.
• Maintaining and updating ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Instructing Telemetry Unit staff on patient care and treatment plans.
• Collaborating with healthcare specialists and reporting changes and deteriorating conditions.
• Explaining tests results and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
• Advising patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, home care protocols, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.

Telemetry Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's science in nursing degree (BSN).
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
• 2 years of experience as a telemetry nurse in a similar field of specialization.
• Extensive knowledge in interpreting data from specialized electronics and medical equipment.
• Proficiency in recordkeeping and patient management systems, such as PatientTrak and ModDoc HMS.
• Advanced proficiency in administering medication and performing treatment interventions.
• Ability to consult with healthcare specialists and instruct telemetry unit staff.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in healthcare and medical recordkeeping.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to advise and support patients and their families.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Medical-Surgical
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chandler, AZ 85224 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chandler, AZ 85224: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person