Telemetry/Cardiology
Want to be an ICU nurse? Telemetry is a great place to build the skills you need to transition into the ICU setting. Join us in the exciting field of cardiovascular nursing! This high-paced, high-acuity setting provides exciting career opportunities for new and experienced nurses.
As a nurse on Telemetry you'll help patients needing an array of critical services, such as:
- LVAD implants
- coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, lung surgery, heart and lung transplants
- electrophysiology studies and procedures (ablations, pacemakers, ICDs)
- interventional cardiology (stent placement, diagnostic readings)
- bedside cardioversions
- echocardiograms
- emergent use of external pacemakers
- intravenous and oral medical treatment with medicines such as dopamine, dobutamine, nesiritide, Tikosyn, adenosine, nitroglycerin, heparin and Flolan
Training and educational opportunities for our nurses include:
- Telemetry/ECG certification
- ACLS certification
- LVAD (left ventricular assist devise) training
- training to treat patients with chest tubes, pacer-wires and external pacemakers
- cardioversion, conscience sedation and mock code training
We have a friendly collaborative atmosphere, with strong teamwork. You are never alone on 4 North!
