Registered Nurse – Acute Care Telemetry Unit
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Posted Oct 3
- Unit and setting
- Tele
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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Role
Overview
This position involves delivering high-quality inpatient nursing care in a dynamic clinical environment, adhering to standards set by the State Board of Nursing. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering treatments and medications, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. The role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, and evaluating intervention effectiveness. Nurses are expected to promote teamwork, problem-solve equipment issues, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to unit and organizational goals.
Qualifications & Skills
Candidates must have graduated from a specialty training program in nursing. Cardiac experience is preferred, with a willingness to learn and grow in a challenging, fast-paced setting. Strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills are essential for success.
Key
Duties
- Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostics.
- Conduct assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delegate and supervise tasks, ensuring appropriate assignments based on skill and patient acuity.
- Participate in unit-based decision-making and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support organizational safety protocols and evidence-based practices.
This role offers opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and participation in community and safety programs, with a focus on patient-centered care and organizational excellence.
What's around it?
Scranton, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,048/mo
- Household income
- $50,739/yr, all local households, not nurse pay