Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

The role allows patients in cardiac telemetry to receive monitoring and interventions that stabilize heart rhythms and prevent complications. Individuals benefit by accessing round-the-clock care that addresses arrhythmias through telemetry devices, leading to quicker recoveries and reduced hospital stays. The nurse employs cardiac-specific assessments and treatment plans tailored to telemetry needs.

The University of Kansas Health System operates hospitals like Olathe Medical Pavilion C, providing inpatient and outpatient services across Kansas. Known for specialties in cardiology, it serves over 500,000 patients annually through a network of 13 hospitals and more than 200 clinics. The system specializes in advanced cardiac care, oncology treatments, and emergency services, integrating multidisciplinary teams.

Nurses in this unit conduct bedside monitoring using cardiac telemetry equipment to track vital signs continuously. Activities include administering medications intravenously, managing fluid and electrolyte balances, and coordinating with physicians for adjustments in care plans. They triage patient calls, perform head-to-toe assessments, and delegate tasks to aides while participating in daily rounds with the interdisciplinary team. Preparing for rapid responses to changes in telemetry readings poses a challenge, requiring quick decision-making under pressure.

Full-time hours at Olathe Medical Pavilion C in Olathe, Kansas, with 12-hour shifts on days or nights, balancing patient loads. Hospital policies include paid time off, health insurance, retirement match up to 8%, and disability coverage. Professional development offers unit-specific certifications, tuition reimbursement for nursing education, and access to continuing education programs. Drug screenings and background checks apply.