RN Telemetry

Telemetry nurse duties and responsibilities

The primary responsibility of a telemetry nurse is to monitor the heart rate and rhythm of patients who require close supervision in a hospital setting. Some key telemetry nurse job duties include:

• Using electrocardiogram (EKG) machines to continuously track heart performance
• Analyzing EKG results to establish baselines and spot abnormalities
• Recording EKG results to keep patient information accurate
• Overseeing stress tests to assess patients’ heart function
• Delivering emergency medical care when patients suffer heart attacks or other life-threatening problems
• Overseeing and coordinating the activities of telemetry technicians and other staff in their units
• Administering medications and other treatments ordered by physicians
• Educating patients on lifestyle changes and ongoing treatments prior to discharge from the hospital

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Long term care
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• EKG: 2 years (Required)
• Interventional cardiology: 2 years (Required)
• Cardiology: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• EKG Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kalamazoo, MI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person