Telemetry – RN

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Job ID: 898553

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location

Wilson, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Telemetry unit serving adult and geriatric populations with a 5:1 or 6:1 patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry data; manage common diagnoses including CHF, chest pain, ARF, COPD, uncontrolled diabetes, CKD, and post cardiac cath care
• Manage patient admissions and discharges efficiently while maintaining quality of care
• Administer and monitor basic cardiac drips and IV therapy using Baxter IV pumps
• Operate unit equipment including Welch Allyn V/S machines, Hoyer Lift with weight scale, Abbott Glucometer, and Computers on Wheels
• Float to Med/Surg overflow as needed; work every other or every third weekend (approximately 12 hours)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of Telemetry or related RN experience
• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• BSN preferred
• Experience with Meditech EMR
• EKG interpretation and critical thinking skills
• Team-oriented and flexible personality with ability to adapt to a dynamic unit environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission Accredited facility offering a broad range of specialty services including cardiac care, oncology, orthopedics, and surgical services
• Located approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh, with easy access to major universities, the NC coast, and recreational destinations including a nearby lake

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