Registered Nurse Acute (RN) / Per Diem - Telemetry Center

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as a Registered Nurse in the Centralized Monitoring Unit, where you'll play a vital role in monitoring cardiac rhythms for nearly 300 patients. This position is perfect for clinically skilled RNs who thrive in fast-paced, technologically advanced environments, offering opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience, including telemetry.
• Current CT RN license required.
• Candidates pursuing a BSN or MSN may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities of Central Monitor Technicians for telemetry monitoring.
• Serve as a clinical resource for rhythm interpretation.
• Collaborate with CMU Nurse Educator for staff training.

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: 7p-7a 24 hours per week, every third weekend, every third holiday required.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse in the Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU) plays a key role in supporting the safe and efficient monitoring of nearly 300 patients’ cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status. This is a non-direct care position, ideal for a clinically skilled RN with experience in telemetry who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment.

The RN in this role provides clinical support to a team of Central Monitor Technicians (CMTs), promotes adherence to protocols, and facilitates clear communication with inpatient care teams. This position contributes to the overall quality of care by helping ensure accurate cardiac monitoring, appropriate escalations, and consistent workflow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate the daily activities of Central Monitor Technicians to ensure timely and accurate telemetry monitoring.
• Serve as a clinical resource for rhythm interpretation, protocol adherence, and telemetry best practices.
• Collaborate with the CMU Nurse Educator to help provide training and reinforce department policies and procedures.
• Support smooth transitions between shifts to maintain continuity of patient monitoring.
• Participate in daily team huddles and contribute to unit-based initiatives.
• Act as a communication link between the CMU and inpatient clinical staff, promoting timely updates and coordination.
• Assist in reviewing staffing assignments and making adjustments as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts related to telemetry and monitoring workflows.
• Assist with coaching and guiding staff in real-time situations, promoting best practices and a supportive team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to Hartford HealthCare’s mission and values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred. One degree must be in Nursing.
• Candidates actively pursuing a BSN or MSN may be considered, with continued progress toward degree completion expected within five years.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience, including telemetry experience.
• Current CT RN license required.
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Comfort with using clinical systems, telemetry technology, and escalation protocols.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.