Travel or Local Tele RN Job in Birmingham , Alabama
Gifted Healthcare
Birmingham, AL, 35211, USA
- Market Salary: $62,160 - $82,170 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Competitive travel pay and options for local hire in Birmingham, AL. Telemetry RN (Travel or Local) - Night shift (7P) in Birmingham, AL. Temporary assignments (travel) or local hire; full patient monitoring, med administration, and physician assistance. - Active RN license (AL) or compact multi-state privilege
- Experience in telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation
- Current BLS; ACLS preferred
- Ability to identify and escalate telemetry abnormalities
Full description
Responsibilities Telemetry RNs (Tele RNs) consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. The Tele RN utilizes machines that measure a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. Tele RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Tele RNs prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications and report an adverse reaction to medications in accordance with policies
Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify the appropriate medical team member
Monitor specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays Shift: 7P
Tele RNs prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications and report an adverse reaction to medications in accordance with policies
Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify the appropriate medical team member
Monitor specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays Shift: 7P
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