Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,146 per week in Atlanta, GA

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Telemetry Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : AM Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : 18 months of Medical-Surgical experience License : Current GA or compact license Certifications : NIHSS Required; BLS Required Must-Have : - IV insertion - PICC line experience - Epic experience - Telemetry interpretation Description : We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a telemetry position. Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months of Medical-Surgical experience. A current Georgia or compact license is required. NIH Stroke Scale certification is mandatory. BLS certification is also required. Experience with IV insertion and PICC lines is essential. Familiarity with Epic systems is necessary. Telemetry interpretation skills are a must. Special procedures performed on the unit include lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, NGT feeding, and NFT insertion. Top diagnoses and procedures include chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, sepsis, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, altered mental status, hypertension, renal failure, and heart failure.