RN - Telemetry

Origin Travel Nurses; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for Telemetry to monitor cardiac patients, interpret ECG data, and respond to changes in condition within a hospital unit.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, educate patients and families on cardiac care and medications, and document care in the medical record, with required acute care experience and telemetry certifications.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of facility.
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Appropriate certifications for telemetry 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 elevate as needed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

RN degree

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.