Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Seneca, SC | 13-Week Contract

This adult medical-telemetry unit cares for a diverse patient population including those presenting with chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, COPD, ia, sepsis, GI bleeding, syncope, CVA/TIA/stroke workup, and diabetes. The unit also supports post-operative patients from general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, gynecology, urology, and otolaryngology.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend (may vary based on unit need)
• Low-census standby possible
• Float to like units or facilities may be required

Procedures & Clinical Skills

• Continuous cardiac/telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) assistance
• Pulse oximetry
• Negative pressure/AFB isolation
• Thoracentesis and paracentesis assistance
• Dialysis
• Level 3 continuous IV infusions and IV push medication administration

Requirements

• Active South Carolina RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent telemetry/cardiac experience
• Electronic health record proficiency: minimum 1 year of experience required
• First-time travelers considered based on experience

Additional Details

• Orientation: 24 hours (begins Mondays); pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of system access and are compensable up to 16 hours
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory therapy, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, and more