Registered Nurse II – Medical Telemetry (RN) Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse II for our Medical Telemetry unit. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care, monitor patient conditions, and engage in patient education. Unit Information • Unit Type: Telemetry • Number of Beds: 30 (three 10-bed units) • Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 • Common Diagnoses: • Surgical: Total hip and knee replacement, small bowel resection, hysterectomy, exploratory laparoscopy • Medical: MRSA, C-diff infections, suicide attempts, drug/alcohol withdrawal, COPD, pneumonia, COVID • Telemetry: Chest pain Essential Responsibilities • Provide care for both Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MST) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients. • Read and interpret telemetry strips; RNs are responsible for monitoring patients with telemetry. • Engage in patient assessments and documentation accurately and in a timely manner. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. • Participate in patient education and communicate with families regarding care plans. Qualifications • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Med-Surg experience is required, with a preference for telemetry experience. • Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory. • Dysrhythmia exam must be taken and passed within two attempts prior to signing the contract. • Willingness to precept nursing students is required. Work Schedule • Shift Length: 12 hours • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week • Shifts: Night shifts with every other weekend commitment. • Holiday rotation will be implemented to distribute holidays fairly among staff. Additional Information • Floating may be required to our Multi-Care Unit and Pediatric Unit. • Nursing Assistants may handle 10-15 patients, while RNs may care for 3 patients in the absence of NAs. • Monitoring technology is in place, including Remote Monitor Techs. • Scrub color is flexible, with the exception of camouflage. We invite qualified candidates to apply for this rewarding opportunity to impact patient care positively while growing and advancing in their nursing career.