Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in North Charleston, SC
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | North Charleston, South Carolina |
About this job
Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: North Charleston, SC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Travel)
LocationNorth Charleston, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care for up to 6 telemetry patients, including those post-cardiac procedures such as PCI, PPM, ICD, and ablations
- Proficiently read and interpret telemetry strips and monitor patients in the telemetry monitoring room as needed
- Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and Dobutamine
- Administer respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers) and perform phlebotomy and Foley catheter care and maintenance per nurse-driven protocols
- Conduct bedside shift report handoffs, AIDET communication, and RN/MD rounding; develop plans of care each shift and coordinate discharge planning and patient education
- Collaborate with physicians and ancillary departments; float as needed, including to the emergency department for inpatient holds or to the PCU
- Active RN license in good standing
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Minimum of 30 months of RN or LPN nursing experience
- At least one previous successful travel nursing assignment
- Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and post-cath lab patient care
- Experience with Meditech documentation system preferred; familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and mobile workstation technology a plus
- Experience caring for post-cardiac procedure patients including PCI, PPM, ICD, and ablation patients
- Background in PCU or step-down level care
- Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex patient assignments
- Familiarity with nurse-driven protocols, particularly for Foley catheter removal
- Work at a well-recognized acute care facility known for its Chest Pain Center accreditation, Stroke Center accreditation, and Level II Trauma Center designation, offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized patient population
- Located in the historic and vibrant coastal city of Charleston, SC — offering rich culture, outdoor activities, beaches, and southern charm for an exceptional travel assignment experience
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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