Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
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Location: Greensboro, NC 27406
Description:
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry/LTAC - Greensboro, NC.
Telemetry Nurses provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
Responsibilities Include:
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
*Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than (100) pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Minimum of one (1) year Telemetry experience, Acute Care exp preferred
Benefits:
Tax Advantage Program
Paid weekly
Medical benefits package 1st day of employment
Licensure reimbursement if placed in that state
Continuing education offered after each 13-week contract
Great compensation
- $2000 - $2100 per week, Net take home. Paid Weekly. (based on exp)
- First Day Health/Dental/Vision Benefits through UHC.
- 13-week contract
- Night shift (6:45p-7:15am)
Telemetry Nurses provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
Responsibilities Include:
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
*Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than (100) pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Minimum of one (1) year Telemetry experience, Acute Care exp preferred
Benefits:
Tax Advantage Program
Paid weekly
Medical benefits package 1st day of employment
Licensure reimbursement if placed in that state
Continuing education offered after each 13-week contract
Great compensation