Telemetry

Telemetry RN — Travel Contract | Greensburg, PA

Night Shift | 3x12-Hour (19:00–07:30) | 13-Week Contract

This telemetry unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with a broad range of cardiac and medical diagnoses. The patient population includes those with CVA, post-MI, renal failure, substance withdrawal, seizure disorders, and post-cardiac catheterization/angiogram presentations. Straight nights are available per manager approval.

Clinical Scope

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote)
• Hemodynamic drip management (no titration): Heparin, Bumex, Cardizem, Nitro, Amiodarone, Dopamine
• Non-invasive airway management including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Tracheostomy care, chest tube management, central line and PICC care
• Post-TPA and thrombolytic agent care; pacemaker management (temporary/permanent)
• Possible mixed medical overflow patients

Schedule & Coverage

• 3x12-hour night shifts; weekend coverage required
• Float within the hospital and potentially to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius as needed
• Every other holiday coverage expected

Required Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania or Compact RN license
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience
• Current AHA-issued ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Travel nursing experience required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Non-local candidates only

Preferred

• Charge nurse experience
• Community hospital background
• Two supervisor references

Pre-start modules, fingerprinting, drug screen, and required labs must be completed promptly after signing. All compliance requirements must be cleared by the Wednesday prior to the start date.