The Telemetry Nurse monitors and interprets rhythms, monitors patient's hemodynamic statuses, administers prescribed cardiac medications and Telemetry approved drips. The Telemetry Nurse is expected t...
The Telemetry Nurse monitors and interprets rhythms, monitors patient's hemodynamic statuses, administers prescribed cardiac medications and Telemetry approved drips. The Telemetry Nurse is expected to recognize and assist patients in shock or those with other, life threatening, complications.
HOLIDAY POLICY IS TO WORK 2 OF THE 3 WINTER HOLIDAYS
13 weeks...36hrs /week...Will float to Telemetry if not needed in Med Surg There may be additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs...Every other weekend
• Previous Charge Experience : - • Years of Experience : 2 • Patient Ratio Experience : • Charting System Experience : - • Charting System Name : • Community Hospital Experience : - • LTAC Experience : - • Trauma Level I Experience : - • Trauma Level II Experience : - • Travel Experience Required : Yes • Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, Stroke CEUs
Skills : Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
• Scheduling Type : - • Patient Ratios Days : 7 • Patient Ratios Nights : 7 • Patient Ratios Weekends : 7 • Float Required : Will float to Telemetry if not needed in Med Surg There may be additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs • Call Required : - • Weekend Coverage : True • Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - • Pre-Approved Time Off : - • Orientation Hours : -
Facility & Patient Care Details
• Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics • Daily Census : - • Number of Visits Per Day : - • Number of Rooms : - • Number of Beds : -
Additional Unit Information
• Interdisciplinary Support : - • Patient Diagnoses : Telemetry, CHF; Stroke; Renal failure with fluid overload; surgical, chest tube, trach, drains, PCA • Special Procedures/Unit Details : - • Special Equipment : -
Submission Requirements:
• Requested Time Off: A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized. Requests with less than 7 days of RTO, and no Holiday time off, will be prioritized. RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite. • Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description) • Block/Special Scheduling: Schedule requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking. Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer. • Return Staff Policy: RWJBH staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments. • Floating Requirements/Ratios: Candidates are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions. Ratios vary based on census and staffing. When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuity • License/Certifications: Active NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission. All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. • Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facility • Local Rules: Locals accepted at the same rate. • Background Policy: Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted. • Compliance: Labs MUST be completed 48 hours of signing. Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for both allied and nursing, at time of submission. Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit. Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specified • References required. • Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be disclosed. • ED/Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within 14 days of their start date.
Modules:
• Modules are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hours • RN: average 18 hours of non-billable modules • Allied: average 1 hour of non-billable modules • Modules are completed pre-start, and annually • Modules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reported
Cancellations/Attendance Policies:
• Should a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined as: • Failure to provide proper notice, as outlined, will result in a system DNR for RWJ Barnabas Health system. No Exceptions. • Clinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period. • Any callouts exceeding 2-3 days during the contractual period is considered excessive and may result in a system DNR upon contract completion. • Clinicians may not call out for their final week of the contract. Failure to complete the final week will result in an automatic system DNR.