Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 3 days per week | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 34.5 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $1,800 – $2,300/week
Traveler: $2,000 – $2,600/week
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Telemetry RN to provide medical-surgical nursing care, monitor cardiac rhythms, and support patients requiring cardiac monitoring and conscious sedation.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
Active New York State RN license with primary source verification through NYSED.
Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience.
Minimum 2 years of IV insertion experience.
Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy and venipuncture experience.
Minimum 2 years of conscious sedation experience.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Strong cardiac rhythm recognition, patient assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency response skills.
Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic health records.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience caring for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Experience monitoring patients before, during, and after conscious sedation procedures.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to telemetry patients in accordance with clinical protocols and nursing standards.
Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and clinical indicators to identify changes in patient condition.
Assess patients, document medical histories, and maintain accurate nursing records.
Perform IV insertion and venipuncture for medication administration, fluid therapy, and specimen collection.
Administer prescribed medications, IV fluids, and treatments while following medication safety procedures.
Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation, including respiratory status, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and cardiac rhythm.
Recognize and respond promptly to cardiac rhythm changes, patient deterioration, and medical emergencies.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate patient care plans.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
Follow infection prevention, patient identification, and hospital safety protocols.
Participate in shift handoffs, interdisciplinary rounds, and patient safety initiatives.
Special Requirements
Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications are required.