Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry General Information This position is located in Bowling Green, KY in a Telemetry unit. • Number of Beds: 36 • Patient Ratios: 4:1 with cath recovery; maximum ratio of 6:1, may be stretched to 7:1 under certain circumstances. • Staffing Description: Includes patient care technicians on both day and night shifts, and unit clerks on day shift. • Equipment Used: Remote telemetry monitors and Alaris pumps. • Documentation System: Meditech. • Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend required. • Floating Policy: Agency floats first (may float to Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical units). • Patient Experience Goal: Striving for a 75% patient satisfaction rate. Certifications Required • BLS • ACLS • NIH Stroke Certification Hiring Profile Requested Skill Set • Must have telemetry experience. • Advanced skills needed: Knowledge of chest tubes and training in dysrhythmias. • Procedures performed on unit: Chest tube insertions, bedside paracentesis, and thoracentesis. Dress Code Any scrubs are acceptable, except for camouflage patterns. Unit Guidelines/Policies Unit-specific policies and guidelines include: • Telemetry Monitoring Policy • Stroke Policy Awards and Recognition The unit has a variety of recognition programs, including: • Daisy and Bee award certificates among staff members. • Monthly STAR award winner selected by team votes.