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Telemetry
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
About the Role
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its telemetry unit. You'll provide continuous cardiac monitoring and nursing care to patients with cardiac and other acute conditions, working nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on an every-other-weekend rotation.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; identify arrhythmias and escalate care as needed
- Administer medications, including cardiac drips and antiarrhythmics, per physician orders
- Assess patients and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team on the 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 patient responses in the electronic health record
- Manage an appropriate patient load per unit acuity guidelines
- Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
- Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience
- Experience monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing cardiac medications
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- Location: Louisville, KY