Q: What certifications are commonly held by telemetry nurses?

Telemetry nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), National Telemetry Certification ( NTA ) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse ( PCCN ), among others.

Question 1

How much do staff Telemetry Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, May 29th 2024, the average hourly salary for a Telemetry Nurse is $29 per hour, but can pay up to $67 per hour.

Question 2

What hospitals currently have the most Telemetry Nurse job opportunities?

Accepted Answer

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Telemetry Nurse jobs are Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (30 jobs), Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (28 jobs), and Piedmont Henry Hospital (17 jobs).

Question 3

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing  jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Wednesday, May 29th 2024, Vivian has 61 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Question 4

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Wednesday, May 29th 2024, Vivian has 102 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, and up to $75 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 5

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Wednesday, May 29th 2024, Vivian has 11,297 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,094 per hour on average, and up to $3,719 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 6

Where can I learn more about working as a Telemetry Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Telemetry Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 7

What is a Telemetry Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Telemetry nurses work with medical equipment that’s used to monitor vital patient data, most often an electrocardiogram which monitors a patient’s heart rate and rhythm.

To effectively care for patients, telemetry nurses must have technical expertise and advanced medical knowledge of conditions that require a high level of monitoring like heart attacks, stroke, and cardiovascular issues. While telemetry nurses can work in progressive care units, the specialty is commonly paired with med-surg roles across various hospital units.

According to the National Telemetry Association, the demand for telemetry nurses is growing faster than that for nonspecialized registered nurses which is leading to higher salaries.

Question 8

What certifications are commonly held by telemetry nurses?

Accepted Answer

Telemetry nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), National Telemetry Certification (NTA) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), among others.

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