Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,000 to $2,200 per week in Salt Lake City, UT

Registered Nurse – Telemetry | Salt Lake City, UT | 13 Weeks Contract

Telemetry nursing is where sharp assessment skills meet constant vigilance. You’re watching the rhythm, monitoring the patient, and staying one step ahead of potential complications—all while providing compassionate bedside care.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Telemetry to join a dedicated cardiac and medical-surgical care team in Salt Lake City, UT.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Telemetry
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay:$2,000 to $2,200

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry and cardiac patients throughout their hospital stay
• Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, pain, neurological status, cardiac status, and overall condition
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, telemetry readings, oxygen saturation, and other critical indicators
• Recognize abnormal rhythms and changes in patient condition and promptly notify the appropriate healthcare provider
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Monitor IV lines, central lines, drains, catheters, and other patient care devices
• Assess patients for signs of cardiac deterioration, respiratory distress, infection, or other complications
• Respond appropriately to rapid responses, emergencies, and changes in patient condition
• Provide wound care, post-operative care, and other treatments according to orders and facility protocols
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, lifestyle changes, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry or cardiac nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Experience caring for cardiac, medical-surgical, and higher-acuity patients
• Strong understanding of emergency response and cardiac interventions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, assessment, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Comfortable working night shifts