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Telemetry RN — Aurora, CO

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Telemetry RN for a 13-week travel contract in Aurora, CO. You'll work the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on a dedicated telemetry unit serving a large cardiac patient population, with opportunities to float to other medical/telemetry and rehabilitation units.

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care telemetry experience
• Demonstrated competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and EKG reading
• Experience managing cardiac medications and monitoring rhythms
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and nursing care to patients with cardiac and acute medical conditions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and escalate care as needed
• Administer cardiac medications, including drips and antiarrhythmics, per orders
• Assess and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on patient care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation

Unit Details

• Typical patient ratio: 1:5
• Night shift staffing: RNs and CNAs
• Flexible floating across inpatient medical/telemetry and rehabilitation units
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• 36 guaranteed hours per week

Preferred Skills

Strong telemetry experience; chemotherapy certification (opens access to oncology unit scheduling).