Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,300 per week
TotalMed · South Boston, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
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
- 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience.
- BLS certification.
- NIH certification.
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Skills
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds; patient lifting 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 tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Start date: 11/02/2026; Duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week; Shift: 12 hours, nights.