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Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

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Intermountain Health

Grand Junction, Colorado

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients.

Posted Oct 1 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
36 hours a week Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Unit and setting
Telemetry / step-down ICU · Hospital We handle a diverse range of patients, including those who have had open heart surgery, heart failure, heart attacks, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.
License
RN license Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.Current RN license in the state of practice
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed We are open to experienced RNs or newly graduate nurses!
License
Current RN license in the state of practice Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
Certification
BLS-HCP upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approvalAfter hire · obtained within 60 days of hire Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
Education
BSN within 4 years of hire for ASN/ADN nurses (unless having 15 years acute care RN experience or exempt)After hire · complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse’s date of hire

Preferred

Experience
Open to experienced RNs or newly graduate nurses
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Colorado staff rolesColorado staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 809 postings.
Bonus
Relocation assistance when applicable To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we "may" also offer relocation when applicable .
Pay reviews
Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

  • BenefitsGenerous benefits package covering wellness programs
  • BenefitsMonthly educational opportunities with surgeons and neurologistsEducational opportunities monthly with surgeons and neurologists to help further understand reasons for surgeries and management of specific diagnosis.
  • generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness

The role and schedule

Charting
Epic We use Epic!
Patients
Open heart surgery, heart failure, heart attacks, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure We handle a diverse range of patients, including those who have had open heart surgery, heart failure, heart attacks, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.
Floating
Opportunities to float to other units once comfortable Once you are comfortable, we can offer you opportunities to float to other units, broadening your skills and knowledge.
Day to day
Utilize the nursing process, technology, and evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic interventions Utilize the nursing process, technology, and evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic interventions.
Unit size
36 beds

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

Original listing

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The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Scope

The Telemetry unit is a specialized area in the hospital that focuses on the care and treatment of patients with heart-related conditions. Our floor is a 36 bed unit that also serves as a step-down ICU and plays a crucial role in our hospital by providing higher levels of care for patients who have undergone significant cardiac procedures or who are experiencing cardiac issues. We handle a diverse range of patients, including those who have had open heart surgery, heart failure, heart attacks, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure. We are open to experienced RNs or newly graduate nurses!

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we "may" also offer relocation when applicable .

Key

Responsibilities

  • Patient Assessment: We are a fast-paced unit that cares for highly acute patients. As part of the critical care service line, we provide an environment where you can gain extensive experience with a variety of complex patients.
  • Care Planning: The comradery among the staff is outstanding with close communication with APP’s , Doctors, and Surgeons.
  • Implementation of Care: Utilize the nursing process, technology, and evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic interventions.
  • Documentation: We use Epic!
  • Continuing

Education

Educational opportunities monthly with surgeons and neurologists to help further understand reasons for surgeries and management of specific diagnosis.

Work Environment: We deeply value teamwork, hard work, and the well-being of our patients. We are committed to supporting you in your learning and growth, ensuring you have the resources and guidance needed to thrive. Our staff loves to teach, and we offer a variety of exciting and complex learning experiences to develop your skills and knowledge. We look forward to having you on our team and helping you develop your career in a positive and dynamic environment. Once you are comfortable, we can offer you opportunities to float to other units, broadening your skills and knowledge. Our team is amazing, working together and supporting each other every step of the way.

Grand Junction

St. Mary's Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorado's wine country and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and rafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively low unemployment rate and growing job market. St. Mary's Medical Center is the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed to putting people first as it's served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.

Minimum Qualifications

BLS/ACLS required upon hire for Cath Lab positions at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital.

Education

Required

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse’s date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting. Failure to obtain a BSN degree within that time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. Any Registered Nurse who takes legally protected leave during the Four (4) year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.

Registered Nurses employed by St Vincent, Good Samaritan, St. Joseph, or Lutheran Medical Centers as of September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this requirement. Registered Nurses employed by Holy Rosary, Platte Valley, St. Mary’s, Home Health, and TSFP as of December 31, 2017 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this requirement.

Certification

Required

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.) Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.

Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City

Grand Junction

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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All positions subject to close without notice.

What's around it?

In Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,142/mo
Household income
$70,080/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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