Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Nursing

Job Description

🔹 Job Summary:

The Telemetry Cardiac Registered Nurse (Step-Down Unit) is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and intermediate-level care. This role supports patients transitioning from ICU to med-surg, requiring strong assessment skills and rapid response capability.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

✔ Continuous cardiac monitoring using telemetry equipment
✔ Interpret heart rhythms and respond to abnormalities (arrhythmias, tachycardia, AFib, etc.)
✔ Administer medications including cardiac drips as per protocols
✔ Monitor vital signs, oxygenation, hemodynamic stability and pain management
✔ Assist during emergencies — Code Blue, Rapid Response situations
✔ Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
✔ Educate patients and families regarding condition and treatment procedures
✔ Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
✔ Accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems

🔹 Required Skills & Qualifications:

🔸 Valid Registered Nurse (RN) License
🔸 Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Telemetry / Cardiac / IMC / Step-Down preferred
🔸 Strong telemetry rhythm interpretation and cardiac care knowledge
🔸 BLS and ACLS required
🔸 Excellent critical thinking, communication and patient care skills

🔹 Preferred Experience (Not Mandatory):

⭐ Experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine etc.)
⭐ Familiarity with EPIC or other EMR platforms
⭐ Ventilator and BiPAP patient management (preferred in some facilities)

🔹 Work Environment:

📌 Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Unit
📌 1:3 – 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on facility

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