Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN – Night Shift

The Position

Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit for a 13-week night shift assignment. You'll care for 5–6 patients per shift, managing post-cardiac procedures, heart failure, arrhythmias, and patients awaiting or recovering from bypass surgery.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms independently
• Titrate heparin; occasionally manage lasix or bumex
• Perform 12-lead EKGs as needed
• Collaborate with monitor technicians and a 24/7 charge nurse
• Handle admissions and discharges with team support available when needed
• Float within the hospital to ICU or stepdown units when required (patients matched to your skill level)

Requirements

• RN license (active)
• BLS & ACLS certification (AHA)
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Comfort with cardiac patient populations

Schedule & Environment

• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekends: Every other weekend (Friday–Monday rotation for nights)
• Self-scheduling with block schedule accommodation
• Minimal on-call; call/standby rare and outlined in contract
• High volume: 8–12 admissions and discharges daily

Orientation

One day of computer training, one day of floor shadowing with a preceptor, then independent practice.

Dress Code

Royal blue scrubs. Scrub jackets permitted; no hoodies or sweat jackets.

Team Culture

This unit emphasizes teamwork and supports new nurses. Staff are willing to teach and help when you're behind. A strong collaborative environment across the shift.

Contract Details

• 13 weeks
• 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Starts December 7, 2026