Staff RN - Telemetry

Telemetry Registered Nurse

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 in our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN monitors and interprets patient vital signs such as heart rate, rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Continuous monitoring enables gathering real‑time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient’s condition.

This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift available: Nights

Employment type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Knapp Medical Center – Weslaco, TX

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K
• Sick leave accrual

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Telemetry Unit. Directly responsible for care of assigned patients. Communicates with physicians about changes in clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.

Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintained.
• 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, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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