RN Telemetry Portland OR

As a professional practitioner, the RN – Telemetry assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry patients. The RN – Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision.  The RN – Telemetry exhibits critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistently performs according to nursing standards while remaining accountable for providing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

This unit provides care for post-critical (step-down) medical or surgical patients who require observation and care at a level less than intensive care patients, but more comprehensive than that required by general acute patients. This unit represents a mix of medical and surgical patients including monitored or ventilator-dependent patients. 

Minimum 2 years recent tele experience required (Must be reflected on resume)

Must be a travel candidate

Active OR license is required upon submittal

AHA BLS / ACLS required

NIHS Preferred 

NOC , 12 hour shifts 

36 / 48 hours dependent on candidate preference

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices
• One year experience in Telemetry Preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age