Telemetry nurses care for patients by using medical equipment to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level, breathing rate, and other vital signs. Commonly, these patients have recently undergone surgery.
Job Requirements :
Active BLS and ACLS from the American Heart AssociationActive professional license within the state of practiceEKG certification is recommended and/or a special test may be required, NIHSS (stroke scale) is also recommendedSpecialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positionsExperience as an Telemetry nurseMinimum of 2 years of experience as an RN