Telemetry

Telemetry RN | Greensburg, PA | 13-Week Contract

This cardiac and medical telemetry unit cares for an adult patient population with diagnoses including post-MI, CVA, dysrhythmias, renal failure, substance withdrawal, seizure disorders, and post-procedural cardiac patients. The unit supports advanced cardiac procedures including TAVR, Watchman, mitral clip, and tricuspid clip cases, with specialized nursing support available for structural heart procedures.

Shift: Rotating Days and Nights, 3×12-hour shifts

• Days: 07:00–19:30
• Nights: 19:00–07:30

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA-issued only)

Clinical Skills Required:

• Cardiac telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip management (non-titrating); common drips include heparin, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Bumex, and dopamine
• Tracheostomy care, chest tube management, wound vac
• Pre/post cardiac cath, angiogram, and cardiac surgery care
• Pacemaker management (temporary and permanent), LVAD/RVAD support
• Post-TPA care, insulin/hypoglycemic protocols

Additional Details:

• Candidates must be willing to float within the facility and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius
• Every other holiday required
• Travel experience required; must reside 50+ miles from the facility
• Active Pennsylvania or Compact RN license required at submission