Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Position Overview

The facility seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. You will provide direct patient care to adults with a range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions, with emphasis on cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans using the nursing process
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips, per physician orders
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, wound care, and pain management for surgical patients
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on plan of care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
• Ensure adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1+ year of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Demonstrated telemetry/EKG interpretation competency

Schedule

• Three 12-hour night shifts weekly
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12-week contract