Telemetry Nurse; RN in Saint Marys, OH

Position: Telemetry Nurse (RN) in Saint Marys, OH
This opportunity is for an experienced Registered Nurse skilled in telemetry nursing, working primarily with cardiac and medical patients. The role focuses on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a step-down unit that specializes in cardiac care and medical telemetry.

Location:
The position is based in Saint Marys, Ohio, a community known for its welcoming atmosphere and access to outdoor recreational activities. This location offers a balance of small-town charm with convenient access to larger city amenities.

Position Type:
Contract (local candidates will not be considered; relocation or travel flexibility required).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to develop and implement effective care plans.
• Provide specialized care to cardiac patients, including those undergoing cardiac rule-out procedures and pre/post cardiac catheterization.
• Administer and titrate drips such as Cardizem, Nitro, and Heparin; no use of pressors.
• Monitor patients with chronic respiratory support devices and manage stable chest tubes and standard post-operative drains.
• Coordinate care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and serve as a key contact for care coordination.
• Apply ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke certification skills to manage emergencies and complex patient conditions.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional documentation and participate in unit-specific protocols and standards of care.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current RN license in the appropriate state or under compact licensure.
• Minimum one year of RN experience, preferably with six months in an acute care hospital telemetry or step-down unit.
• Dysrhythmia exam required; study guide provided.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications required; CCRN or PCCN certifications preferred.
• Experience in cardiac care, including drips management and post-catheterization care.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems is a plus.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and patient advocacy skills.

Unit Environment:

• 36-bed step-down unit staffed with unit secretary (days) and patient care technicians.
• Use of Alaris pumps and Hercules beds.
• Navy blue scrubs required.
• Night-shift schedules with every other week and every other holiday rotations.

This contract assignment offers a dynamic clinical challenge for professionals dedicated to high-quality cardiac and telemetry nursing. If you meet the qualifications and are prepared to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment, apply now to advance your nursing career.