What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry position at ATC Travelers A?
Key Responsibilities
- Cardiac Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze heart rhythms using EKG machines, interpreting, and recording data to identify abnormalities.
- Patient Assessment & Care: Conduct head-to-toe assessments, administer medications (IV/PO), and manage central lines, wounds, and chest tubes.
- Emergency Response: Promptly identify and act on life-threatening arrhythmias or changes in cardiac status.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely patient records in the electronic health record system.
- Collaboration & Education: Work with physicians, nurses, and technicians to develop care plans and educate patients/families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
- License: Active RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state.
- Experience: Previous experience in telemetry, step-down, or medical-surgical nursing preferred.
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required.
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