Job Description
Staff Today is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Bethesda, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type : Local Contract
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a RN - MedSurg Telemetry Day Shift to work at a Facility in Bethesda, MD. These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate : $55 / hour
W2Shift Details :
Has a heavy focus on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday block schedule.Qualifications :
Education : Accredited school of Nursing (Diploma, AD or BSN)Licensure : RN with a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Certifications : Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is desirable. Basic dysrhythmia course with certificate required.Experience : One (1) year full time experience within the last 3 years in Caring for Adult patients in an Acute Care telemetry Setting with cardiac monitoring.Job Description :
Possess knowledge of telemetry system / ECG monitoring and possess ability to place ECG electrodes, , and record telemetry data to interpret EKG rhythm. Communicate cardiac rhythm changes and information on monitored patients with physician and interdisciplinary team.Obtain analyze and post rhythm strips on admission in patient records per unit protocol or as ordered by physician. Successfully interpret rhythm strips to include rate (atrial and ventricular), rhythm, PR interval, QRS interval, QT interval, ectopic beats, and ST segment changes and report abnormalities to provider.Identify life threatening dysrhythmias and take immediate action by alerting responsible provider, if necessary, call the emergency cardiac response team.Monitor continuous pulse oximetry, assess and record findings as ordered and notify provider of baseline changes. Record more frequently in accordance with RRT, Code Blue or acute changes in patient status.Notify provider when changes in the monitoring parameters are required for a particular patient and successfully change electrodes placement and batteries when required.Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and conduction system, to include location and function of organs and structures.Ensure compliance and understanding of unit and hospital SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) related to Telemetry protocols.Able to STAT judgement and decision calls in regard to patients experiencing life- threatening of potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and immediately notify provider.Analyze temporary pacemaker function for failure to sense, failure to pace, and failure to capture and immediately report these life-threatening incidents to provider.Demonstrate ability to care for surgical cardiac patients post catheterization, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), thoracotomy, and other procedures requiring chest tubes and other drainage management.Successfully administer intravenous cardiac / antiarrhythmic drugs and other approved telemetry medication therapy IAW policy and procedure.Participate in unit skills fairs, education and training to ensure compliance with unit, hospital, JC protocols.About Staff Today
At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.
PurposeTo be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.
MissionTo provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients / customers.
PhilosophyOur philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.
Core ValuesWe believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.
