Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Department: Level 2 Telemetry, Work Hours: Three (3) - 12 hour shifts per week, primarily rotating days/nights, every other weekend and holidays as required for a total of 72 hours per pay period, 36 hours week

Provides professional nursing care practicing legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act. For a Graduate Nurse this will be under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse.  

Requirements: Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure, other state licensure as required and a valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit for GN. Within six months of hire date, the Graduate Nurse must complete the licensing examination. Basic Cardiac Life Support. ACLS (must obtain within 6-month introductory period). Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred: Bachelors of Science Degree in nursing. Two years of acute care nursing experience and two years of Telemetry experience. Certification in this specialty area.