RN - Telemetry

LaborEdge, LLC; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LaborEdge, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Telemetry role in Corpus Christi, TX. The position focuses on monitoring cardiac status in a dedicated telemetry unit and delivering acute care to patients with cardiovascular needs.

The RN will interpret ECGs, manage rhythm changes, collaborate with the care team, educate patients and families, and document care in the medical record. Active RN license in the state, 1–2 years acute care, and telemetry certifications are

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Appropriate certifications for telemetry (e.g., CCRN, cardiac monitoring certifications) as required by the facility.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, interpreting ECG data and identifying changes that require immediate intervention.
• Assess and manage patients with cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and other cardiovascular issues.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families about cardiac care, medication management, and lifestyle changes.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and respond as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

RN Telemetry Job Description

RN Telemetry roles involve monitoring and assessing patients’ cardiac status, ensuring safety, and providing acute care in a specialized telemetry unit, with requirements for acute care experience, licensure, and certifications.

Core Job Duties

As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry, you will:

• Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, interpreting ECG data and identifying changes that require immediate intervention.


• Assess and manage patients with cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and other cardiovascular issues.


• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, to develop and implement care plans.


• Educate patients and families about cardiac care, medication management, and lifestyle changes.


• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.


• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and respond as needed.

Qualifications

Typical requirements include:

• Active RN license in the state of employment.


• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience (some postings specify 2 years for full-time Resource Pool roles.


• Degree from an accredited nursing school.


• Appropriate certifications for telemetry (e.g., CCRN, cardiac monitoring certifications) as required by the facility.


• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills.