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Telemetry
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
The Opportunity
The facility seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its telemetry unit. You'll provide direct patient care to individuals with cardiac and other acute conditions, managing continuous cardiac monitoring, interpreting rhythms, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
The Role
- Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments; make sound independent clinical decisions
- Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously; identify and escalate arrhythmias promptly
- Administer medications, including cardiac drips and antiarrhythmics, per physician orders
- Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications
- Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners on care planning
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
- Manage a typical patient load while maintaining infection control and fall prevention protocols
- Mentor and preceptor staff as appropriate
What We're Looking For
- Active RN license (state or compact license)
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate's degree (ADN) accepted
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1–2 years acute inpatient telemetry experience
- Demonstrated telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
- Experience monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing cardiac medications
Schedule & Details
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Days: Every other weekend per unit need
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start: November 15, 2026
- Location: Louisville, KY