Telemetry Travel Nursing Jobs Alaska for RNs

As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.

CLINICAL INTERVIEWING Patient Types: Higher level of telemetry patients PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, DMII, GI, GU, ONC, Sepsis, Stroke, Neutropenia, COVID(higher level of oxygenation), PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, Dehydrations, ETOH, Syncope, CKD, Afib with RVR, Dialysis, NSTEMI, Leukemia, Pulmonary Edema, Anemia, Shock, Chest pain, Hypoxia High volume of post-cath lab procedures – TR bands, stent placements (must be familiar with the procedure), fresh cath patients (no sheaths) requiring q15 min checks Do not take DKA – those patients go to ICU High Spanish-speaking population (30-50%) High volume of the underserved population – charity care – looking for compassionate caregivers Patient Ratios: Days: 1:4 Nights: 1:5 Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required, ONS (Preferred) Oncology experience is not required. Will be given Tele patients if no oncology experience. Skills required: Trach care, chest tube, TR band, Post Cath lab, Central line maintenance care, Bipap experience required, Hi-flow experience required, Reading/Interpreting/measuring Cardiac Rhythm strips required. Titratable drip experience required (diltiazem and heparin, nurse protocol based on lab values). Support on the Unit: CNA: (Team Nursing) Days 1:6 Nights 1:8 Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse/Staff coordinator – Typically does not take patient assignments, will help with Occasionally will have 1-2 patients if staffing needs Phlebotomy – days/nights IV/VAT Team until 2300 Hospitalist – 24/7 Telemetry monitoring tech? Yes, on the unit. 2 central units. 32 patients per central unit. Sign off strips q 4 hours. Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV pumps: Plum pumps Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Draeger Floating: If yes, where? All other MS/tele units Orientation (#hrs/shifts): Hospital Orientation 2 – 12hr shifts on the unit depending on their contracted shifts Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other weekend Weekend nights are Friday/Sat On call? No Holiday Expectations: 1-2 Holidays per contract Approval of time off? Can we approve up to 7 days off on your behalf? Yes Shift times: Days 7a-7p; Nights 7p-7a Schedule cycle: 4-week increments and will receive the schedule 4 weeks in advance Overtime is optional. Other notes: Scrub Color: Any color Parking: Free onsite parking Culture – Traveler friendly, very welcoming. Team oriented. Patient-centered care. Very Fast-paced environment with higher level of acuity than a normal telemetry unit.

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America’s only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Unit Infomation: Total Bed Count: 47 Bed Types and How Divided: Tele beds: 43, Dialysis beds: 4 Staffing Ratios: Days 1:4 Nights 1:4 Weekends 1:4 Schedule Requirements: Call Required: No Float Required: Staff may be floated to accommodate low staffing on other inpatient units. Weekend Coverage: Weekends are staffed the same as week days. Full time staff are required to work half of the weekend shifts. Scheduling Type: Staffer creates the schedule. Unit Systems: Medication System: Omnicell Documentation System: Epic Support: IV Teams: Yes, Dayshift Lift Teams: No Pharmacy: Yes, 24/7 Phlebotomy: Yes, 24/7 Transportation: Yes, 7am-10:30pm Unit Secretary: Yes, Department Patient Registration Provider Coverage: Intensivist: Yes, 24/7 Hospitalist: Yes, 24/7 Additional Unit Information: Equipment: Telemetry Monitors Special Procedures: Cardioversion, ECHO, Cath Lab procedure recovery.

As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.