What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Telemetry position at AMN Healthcare?
The Medical Oncology unit receives overflow of populations such as surgery and medical patients at times. Nursing staff
analyze cardiac rhythms on their patients; we are not monitored by monitor techs. BLS is required upon hire; ACLS
(Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is recommended to be obtained within one year.
Skills that will be utilized are administering chemotherapy, continuous infusion medication management, pain management, wound vac dressing changes, wound drains, central lines, tracheotomy patients, chest tubes, IV start skills,
peripheral lab draws, arterial blood draws, various intravenous drips i.e. cardiac, insulin, heparin, and cardiac monitoring. Work collaboratively with other disciplines such as Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Unit
based Dietitian, Pharmacist, Case Management, and Social Work.
Services also include patient education related to chemotherapy, radiation, associated procedures, disease processes, management, diagnostic procedures, and trach care.