RN - Telemetry

Origin Travel Nurses; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Telemetry role. You will monitor cardiac rhythms, manage patients with cardiovascular conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement care plans.

This position requires an active RN license, 1–2 years of acute care experience, and telemetry certifications as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of facility.
• 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience; some postings may require 2 years for full-time Resource Pool roles.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Appropriate telemetry certifications as required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment and interpret ECG data.
• Assess and manage patients with cardiac conditions including ACS and heart failure.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families about cardiac care, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

ECG monitoring

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Active RN licensure

Telemetry certifications (CCRNs or similar)

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 elevate as needed.

Qualifications

Typical requirements include:

• Active RN license in the state of facility
• 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.