Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Bryan, TX

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN)
**Job Specialty:** Telemetry
**Job Duration:** 12 months
**Shift:** 12-hour Nights, every other weekend, first to float
**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week
**Experience:** Minimum of 2 years preferred
**License:** Required to submit
**Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
**Must-Have:**
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
- Passing of Basic Dysrhythmia exam with at least 83%
- Experience in Neuro and Cardiac (preferred)
- NIHSS certification
**Job Description:**
- Work in a telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 for both days and nights.
- Responsible for reading and interpreting strips, with support from 24/7 Tele/Monitor Techs.
- Care for cardiac/tele patients, including conditions like CHF, post-CABG, dysrhythmias, and more.
- Handle set-rate drips such as Cardizem, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, and Dopamine following step-by-step protocols.
- Participate in a dynamic environment that requires floating primarily within the monitor pods, with possible float to MedSurg to handle tele patients only.
- Follow dress code with navy scrubs, including optional scrub jackets.
- Engage in unit-specific orientation with a half-day involving HR and the rest with a unit educator, followed by shifts with floor orientation.
- Be part of a team recognized as a Joint Commission heart attack and stroke center with intervention capabilities.
- Take part in a unit that values great communication and is welcoming to travelers, with access to management and resources.
- Participate in self-scheduling, with block scheduling available.
- Fulfill weekend and holiday requirements as outlined, with specific days for coverage.
**Additional Notes:**
- The unit works closely with other monitor units and maintains high standards of care. Travelers often choose to extend their assignments due to the supportive environment.
This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to patient care excellence and professional growth.