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Telemetry
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
Location: Louisville, KY
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend required
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
About the Role
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its telemetry unit. You'll provide continuous cardiac monitoring and nursing care to patients with acute cardiac and other conditions requiring close observation and intervention.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously; identify and interpret arrhythmias and escalate care as needed
- Administer cardiac medications, including drips and antiarrhythmics, per physician orders
- Assess patients and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning
- Respond to rapid response and code situations
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
- Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
- Manage a typical patient load per unit acuity and staffing guidelines
Requirements
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2 years acute care inpatient telemetry experience
- Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
- Experience with cardiac rhythm monitoring and cardiac medications
- Proficiency with the facility's electronic health record system
Education
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
This is a fast-paced role ideal for nurses who thrive in acute settings with continuous patient monitoring and collaborative teamwork.