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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