What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Telemetry position at Medcadre Inc?
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Location: Greensburg, PA
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Possible Extension)
Shift: 12 hours a day, 3 shifts a week.
Shift Type: Day (07:00 - 19:30)
Night (19:00 - 07:30)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours weekly
Note: General Med/surg tele with focus on cardiac
Company Overview:
At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Job Overview:
A Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry provides specialized nursing care to patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring in an acute care setting. This role focuses on monitoring heart rhythms, detecting abnormalities, and responding promptly to any changes in a patient’s condition.
Telemetry RNs work in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to act quickly in urgent situations. Responsibilities include interpreting cardiac telemetry strips, monitoring patients before and after procedures, administering medications, and collaborating closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate cardiac monitoring, and adherence to clinical protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment
- Identify and respond promptly to arrhythmias or changes in patient condition
- Assess patients regularly, including vital signs and cardiac status
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Provide post-procedure care for cardiac patients (e.g., post-cath, post-op)
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care
- Educate patients and families on cardiac health, medications, and discharge instructions
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of telemetry equipment
- Respond to medical emergencies, including code situations, as needed
- Adhere to hospital protocols, safety standards, and infection control guidelines
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Required Qualifications:
- PA or compact active RN License
- Active BLS AHA
- NIHSS Certification
- 1 years of RN - Tele experience
- General Med/surg tele with focus on cardiac
- Active ACLS AHA
Application Process:
Please send your resume to my email sahil@medcadre.com or Call at (949) 844 -5460. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly
Pay: $2,000.00 - $2,280.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in General Med/Surg Telemetry with a focus on cardiac patients?
- Could you please let me know your availability for a call?
Experience:
- Telemetry: 1 year (Preferred)
- General Med/surg tele with focus on cardiac: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NIHSS Certification (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,000 - $2,280