Telemetry

Night Shift Telemetry Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced telemetry nurse for night shifts on a medical-surgical/telemetry unit. This is a 12-week contract position working 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

You'll provide direct patient care on a busy med-surg/tele unit, including:

• Continuous cardiac monitoring and independent telemetry strip interpretation
• IV medication administration and IV insertion
• Patient assessment and documentation
• Float support across up to 5 different med-surg/telemetry units as needed
• Most Fridays will be required; no extended time-off requests permitted

Requirements

• 2+ years recent acute care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass an on-site competency exam on Day 1 with 84% or better (2 attempts allowed)
• Experience with common EHR systems
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing unit assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years float or cross-unit experience
• Demonstrated comfort working across multiple clinical environments

This role demands flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to manage a dynamic patient population. Night shift, every-other-weekend scheduling applies.