Telemetry Registered Nurse

Overview

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN. The Tele RN specializes in attending to patients within our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and interpret patients’ vital signs, such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. Continuous monitoring enables real‑time data collection to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient’s condition.

Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts: Days
Hours: 12 hour – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Harlingen Medical Center – Harlingen, Texas

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits details at Prime Healthcare:

• Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment to remotely track heart rates and rhythms.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring results, diagnostic studies, and symptomatology.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands‑on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions, medications, and treatments, and provide guidance on self‑care practices and lifestyle modifications in the Telemetry Unit.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and address concerns to physicians promptly.
• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous acute‑care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• Medical‑Surgical Nurse‑Board Certified (RN‑BC) or similar certification; preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Company is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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