Job detail

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

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#Registered Nurse #Patient Assessment #BLS #ACLS #Electronic Medical Records #Acute Care #Medical/Surgical #Telemetry #Cardiac Monitoring

Quick overview

The nurse is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring, interpreting telemetry strips, and managing acute medical-surgical conditions. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care, medication administration, and detailed documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active Virginia or Multistate Compact RN license. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of acute care experience is required, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

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Job description

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Location Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (Norfolk, VA)

Department Overview The Telemetry Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital provides high-quality, continuous cardiac monitoring and specialized nursing care for patients requiring intermediate care. Nurses in this unit work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and virtual nursing teams to manage acute medical-surgical and cardiac conditions.

Key Responsibilities • Rhythm Monitoring

Interpret telemetry strips, recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, and intervene rapidly.
Patient
Assessment: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care for assigned patients.
Medication
Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
Care
Coordination: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including virtual nursing and support staff, to ensure seamless patient admissions, discharges, and education.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records.

Qualifications

& Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's in Nursing).
Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of current acute care hospital RN experience, with a strong preference for direct cardiac or telemetry experience.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Virginia RN license or Multistate Compact License.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE