Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Shift: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Duration: 13 weeks

Location: Canton, OH

License: Active Ohio or compact state RN license required

About the Role

The facility's medical-surgical telemetry unit provides care to adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. You'll monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously, respond to changes in patient condition, and manage pre- and post-operative care including wound management and pain control.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to 4–6 patients per shift
• Monitor telemetry and vital signs; recognize and respond to rhythm changes
• Administer medications and cardiac drips per physician orders
• Manage pre- and post-operative patients, including wound and pain management
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care coordination and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response accurately in the EMR
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent medical-surgical telemetry experience (permanent role preferred)
• Active BLS and ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification (must obtain prior to start)
• Strong telemetry and EKG interpretation skills
• One recent manager or supervisor reference from the specialty required
• Must work at least every other holiday

You'll complete an ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety assessment during orientation; acceptable scores on both are required.

BSN preferred; ADN accepted.