Registered Nurse Telemetry
**Registered Nurse - Telemetry**
**Location:** Plattsburgh, NY 12901
**Schedule:** Nights
**Job Type:** Travel, Resource Pool, Float
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Telemetry Nurse. As a Telemetry Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to patients on the Medical/Surgical unit, including those in the Emergency Department (ED HOLD) and other areas of the hospital.
**Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide direct patient care to patients on the Medical/Surgical unit, including those in the ED HOLD and other areas of the hospital
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the healthcare team
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Participate in code blue and other emergency situations as needed
• Perform various administrative tasks, including documenting patient information and communicating with patients and families
**Requirements:**
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current AHA BLS certification
• CMSRN certification preferred
• NIHSS required prior to starting
• Epic experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable
• IVS to offer
**What We Offer:**
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
**Facility Information:**
• CVPH Champlain Valley Physician Hospital (part of Univ of Vermont)
• 341 total facility beds
• 24 R5, 24 R6, 25 R7 beds/suites/deliveries
• No teaching hospital experience required
• No prior travel experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required
• BLS certification required
• CMSRN certification preferred
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: R5: 1:4, R6: 1:4, R7: 1:5
• Ancillary assistance: CNA/PCT available
• Unit clerk/secretary available
• Advanced practice professionals not available on unit
**Work Environment:**
• Nights shift
• Every other weekend required
• Travel required for ED HOLD patients
• Work 2 out of the 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Years Day/Eve
• Reliable transportation recommended
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during the months of November-April
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