Telemetry

• Sentara CarePlex Hospital is seeking a compassionate and highly capable Registered Nurse (RN) for our Telemetry Unit. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and those requiring post-procedural monitoring. You will utilize advanced technological equipment to monitor vital signs, interpret cardiac rhythms, and respond to critical changes in patient conditions. Key Responsibilities
• Patient Monitoring: Monitor and interpret EKG/telemetry output, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and respiratory rates to detect changes in cardiac rhythms or patient conditions.
• Assessment & Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, conducting regular rounding checks to ensure safety.
• Intervention: Administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and provide emergency intervention as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient files and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Communication & Education: Educate patients and families on cardiac health, medications, and discharge instructions. Collaborate with doctors to report patient deterioration.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with Patient Care Techs and interdisciplinary staff in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications • Licensure

• Current, active RN licensure in the state of Virginia.
• Experience: 18+ months of recent acute care/telemetry experience preferred, but new graduates may be accepted into the Sentara residency program.
• Education: ADN, BSN, or MSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Certifications: BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Skills: Proficiency in rhythm interpretation and critical thinking.

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