Registered Nurse – Cardiac / Neuro Telemetry (Med Tele) (Sanford, FL) - RNCNTELE 25-34752

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac / Neuro Telemetry (Med Tele)

Location: Sanford, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, with rotating weekends

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6

Shift Differentials: Night shift +$4.50/hr; weekend shift +$1.50/hr

Sign-On / Relocation: No sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation

• Base: $30.09/hr
• 5 years of experience: $35.21/hr
• 10 years of experience: $39.43/hr
• 17+ years of experience: $45.13/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Cardiac Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse (Med Tele RN) to join a 27-bed inpatient unit at a 221-bed acute care hospital and designated Level II Trauma Center in Sanford, FL. The hospital is home to the area’s only full-service cardiovascular program, offering open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation, and it delivers high-acuity care across the surrounding region.

Working night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) within a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, the Cardiac Neuro RN will manage post-CABG, myocardial infarction (MI)/chest pain, and acute medical/neurological telemetry patients with a relentless focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing observation, comprehensive clinical assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, intervention, and evaluation for Med/Tele Neuro and Cardiac patients (including post-CABG, MI, and chest pain cases).
• Monitor continuous cardiac telemetry rhythms and neurological status, promptly recognizing and escalating acute changes in patient condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapeutic treatments safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and Florida state nursing regulations.
• Deliver structured health teaching and individualized counseling to ill, injured, or recovering patients and their families to promote wellness and prevent complications.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, neurologists, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe patient throughput and high patient satisfaction.

Required Qualifications and Credentials

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of recent (within the last 1–2 years) acute care Med-Surg / Telemetry RN experience (mandatory).

Education:

• Nursing Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure:

• Active Florida RN license and/or approved Multi-State/Compact RN license required.
• Compact license holders must obtain an active Florida RN license within 60 days of relocation.

Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification required.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, which must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The RN must work under an NIHSS-credentialed RN until the training certificate is obtained.

Benefits and Total Rewards

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage, plus free telemedicine and wellness support.
• Financial and Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 100% annual employer match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP, subject to local HR confirmation), identity theft protection discounts, and auto, home, and life insurance options.
• Career and Education: Student loan repayment programs and tuition reimbursement/assistance programs.
• Work-Life and Family Support: Paid personal leave (PTO), paid family leave, adoption assistance, and employee wellbeing resources.