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Telemetry
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
About the Role
The facility is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse for its telemetry unit. You will provide direct patient care to individuals with cardiac and acute medical conditions, delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care with a focus on patient and family satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret rhythms; identify and escalate arrhythmias promptly
- Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition with sound clinical judgment
- Administer medications, including cardiac drips and antiarrhythmics, per physician orders
- Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members on plan of care
- Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR
- Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
- Delegate and mentor licensed and non-licensed staff as appropriate
Requirements
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1+ year of telemetry experience with demonstrated EKG/rhythm interpretation competency
- 2+ years of acute care inpatient RN experience
- Experience managing cardiac medications and monitoring cardiac rhythms
Schedule
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Every other weekend
- 13-week contract
- Start date: November 22, 2026
