Med Surg Tele

Renal & Limb Preservation Telemetry Nurse

Position Overview

Join a dedicated telemetry unit specializing in renal and limb preservation care. You'll provide skilled nursing to adult and geriatric patients with complex vascular and renal conditions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Shift & Schedule

• Days: 3x12-hour (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Float: Yes, within the facility as needed
• Weekends: Every other weekend (12 weekend shifts per contract)
• Self-scheduling based on unit census and needs

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit manages patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute renal failure (ARF), congestive heart failure (CHF), vascular procedures, and diabetic foot ulcers. Patients on hemodialysis receive treatments in the dedicated dialysis unit; peritoneal dialysis patients are managed on the unit with dialysis team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage dysrhythmias
• Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis care
• Manage central lines, peripheral lines, and blood products
• Support feeding tubes, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Collaborate with hospitalists, RN navigators, PT/OT, pharmacy, and dietary in daily interdisciplinary rounds

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years nursing experience
• BLS/BCLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Strong telemetry skills and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Ability to pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Additional Details

• Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts with preceptor + EMR training)

• Scrubs: Not provided; navy or white required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions available)
• First-time travelers and locals welcome