Telemetry

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location: Louisville, KY

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, every other weekend

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 22, 2026

About the Role

The facility's telemetry unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring and acute nursing care for patients with cardiac conditions and other acute illnesses. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where EKG interpretation, rhythm recognition, and rapid response are central to daily practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and escalate changes promptly
• Administer cardiac medications, including drips and antiarrhythmics, per physician orders
• Assess and respond to changes in patient condition with sound clinical judgment
• Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team on care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment, and lifestyle modifications
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response accurately in the EMR
• Manage a typical patient load per facility acuity and staffing guidelines
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are followed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• 2+ years of acute care nursing experience; 1+ year in telemetry required
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
• Experience monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing cardiac medications
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ADN)

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