Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,963 per week
TotalMed · Newport, RI · 1 mo ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
As a TELE Travel Nurse, you will provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for RNs to monitor. Telemetry RNs read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Requirements
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Skills
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Able to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
- Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Pay
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Start Date: 10/27/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Shift: 12 hours, nights