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I got hired on a tele floor out of the OR straight out of school (had been an RN about 6 months). Any good hospital will train you to work with the tele. We are known as "4 Evil" instead of 4 East because we get the trainwrecks. Cardiology and Internal Medicine...about a 50/50 split. Basically, if they aren't sick enough for the unit, they come to us. Try taking a basic dysrhythmia class. Also, don't be afraid to be a team player. The experienced nurses on your floor will be a great help to you at the start. Hope your interview goes well!

I work on a Cardiovascular/Medicine tele floor (40 beds, 24 of which are 5 lead tele). I have 2 report sheets that I use (one that "holds" 4 patients, one that only holds 1 patient). I work 7a-7:30p Fri-Sun, so I need lots of space to write. I also have a clipboard that I lose all the time! I am new to the site, so I can't figure out how to attach the files, if anyone wants them, please let me know!