Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

• Berlin, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, night shifts, travel assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult patients on telemetry, including monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, administering medications, and managing bedside procedures such as NG tube and peripheral IV insertions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure seamless delivery of care and accurate documentation within Epic EMR system.
• Respond actively to telemetry alarms and patient needs, applying tele-specific skills including rhythm recognition and intervention.
• Work every other weekend and participate in holiday coverage (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day).
• Insert and manage NG tubes, peripheral IVs, and interpret telemetry strips bedside, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Adhere to hospital protocols, dress code standards, and safety guidelines, including proper PPE and personal presentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Vermont or eligible to license.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required prior to start.
• Telemetry certification strongly preferred or must be obtained shortly after placement.
• Minimum 5 years’ med-surg telemetry experience or 3 years of telemetry experience.
• Prior travel experience in similar acute care settings.
• Experience with EPIC EMR system within the past 2 years.
• Proven ability to work with patients with diverse conditions such as post-op, COPD, CHF, diabetics, dementia, and end-of-life care.
• Reliable transportation, as public transit is unavailable in the area.
• Capable of completing two travel assignments in 300+ bed facilities or previous experience at related UVMHN facilities.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, with the flexibility for additional shifts.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience inserting NG tubes and peripheral IVs bedside.
• Previous employment in high-acuity or teaching hospitals.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a tight-knit team.
• Strong communication skills suited for patient, family, and team interactions.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable facility with an experienced team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Warnings

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