Title: Cardiac/Telemetry RN
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-Time
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-Call: None
Patient Ratio: 5:1 to 6:1 (depending on staffing)
Unit Type: Cardiac/Telemetry (Not a Step-Down Unit)
Temp-to-Perm: Possible
Required Certifications & License
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Current RN License (state of employment or compact)
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BLS certification from AHA
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ACLS certification from AHA
Experience Required
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Minimum 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred
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Experience in Cardiac/Telemetry settings preferred
Education
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BSN preferred
Patient Population
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Adult patients requiring Cardiac and Telemetry monitoring
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This is a Med-Surg/Telemetry environment, not an ICU or Step-Down unit
Key Responsibilities
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Perform patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
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Administer medications and treatments
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Monitor patient response and document care
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Educate patients and families
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Delegate appropriately and manage patient assignments independently
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Handle routine and complex patient care situations
Orientation/Onboarding
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New hires attend RN orientation within the first 30 days
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Unit-specific competency validation required
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Annual competency requirements must be completed
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Strong Cardiac/Telemetry RN background
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Comfortable with a 5–6 patient ratio
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Holds active BLS and ACLS (AHA)
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Able to work every other weekend
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Interested in potential temp-to-perm opportunities