Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,439 per week in Salem, MA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Salem
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Salem, Massachusetts, 01970! Pay Information $2,439 per week About The Position Job Title: RN Telemetry I Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating shifts (Days/Eves/Nights) Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active RN license Certifications: BLS certification, Telemetry certification, ACLS certification Must-Have: Must be able to read telemetry strips. Description: Davenport 8 is a 37-bed medical telemetry unit. Patients may be admitted from the emergency department, transferred in from other units, or directly admitted by a physician. Patients are often on Cardizem drips, Nitroglycerin drips, Lasix drips, and Heparin drips. The unit cares for patients with NSTEMI, post-pacemaker, and post-cardiac catheterization. Primary diagnoses include congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia. Patients with alcohol-related issues and dementia with cardiac co-morbidities are also admitted. The unit occasionally cares for surgical patients. Travelers are required to float to applicable units when needed. Rotating shifts may include days, evenings, and nights as needed. Knowledge of cardiac drips and the ability to interpret telemetry strips are essential. Nursing care for patients post-cardiac catheterization and pacemaker is preferred but not required. The RN-to-patient ratio on day and evening shifts is 1:4, with a maximum of 5 patients. The night shift ratio is 1:5-6. The day shift on weekdays includes a Charge Nurse without a patient assignment. The facility includes 37 beds with various room configurations. The current patient census is 37. The electronic medical record charting system is EPIC. 27856107EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.

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