Registered Nurse Telemetry Float

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Float Pool, working nights on a full-time basis. You will float across telemetry and acute care units, delivering continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring and intermediate nursing care to complex patients.

Responsibilities include interpreting ECGs, initiating emergency protocols as needed, and managing vasoactive drips, IV therapies, and central lines while adapting to unit workflows and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire date.
• Telemetry nursing experience preferred.
• Strong ECG interpretation and rapid response skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring across telemetry units.
• Interpret and respond to ECG changes and clinical deterioration.
• Manage telemetry equipment, IV therapies, and central lines per unit protocol.
• Deliver safe medication administration and provide clear handoffs between shifts.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Nursing care

Emergency response

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Ascension, TX

• Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

• Department: Float Pool

• Schedule: Nights | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Floated adaptively across diverse telemetry and acute care units, providing direct, continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring and intermediate-level nursing care to complex patient populations.

• Recognized, interpreted, and responded to subtle ECG abnormalities, lethal dysrhythmias, and rapid clinical deterioration, initiating immediate emergency protocols and interventions.

• Managed continuous cardiac telemetry, titratable vasoactive drips, IV therapies, and central lines while seamlessly adhering to varying unit-specific workflows and electronic health record systems.

• Integrated into fast-paced multidisciplinary teams on short notice, delivering safe medication administration, patient advocacy, and clear clinical handoffs across shift changes..

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Min Salary: 37.09

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