Telemetry Nurse (RN) in Lindale, TX

A nursing position is available for an experienced RN with a focus on telemetry care. This role supports a patient population needing specialized cardiac monitoring and recovery assistance. The position requires working night shifts on a 3x12-hour schedule (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), with weekend responsibilities every other weekend. This contract opportunity involves floating between units with similar patient acuity levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• EPIC electronic medical record system experience mandatory
• No first-time travel nurses accepted; prior travel nursing experience required
• Able to float among units of equal or lesser patient acuity
• Must be comfortable caring for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, stent placement, pacemaker implants, and hemodynamically stable cardiac conditions

Location: Position is based in Lindale, Texas, a community known for its small-town charm and access to regional healthcare facilities. Lindale offers a peaceful atmosphere suitable for those looking to work in a specialized healthcare setting while enjoying a welcoming local environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide telemetry nursing care to a variety of cardiac patients, ranging from young adult to geriatric
• Monitor patient status closely, especially following cardiac interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans
• Maintain detailed patient records using EPIC system
• Support unit staffing by floating as necessary
• Adhere strictly to patient safety protocols and hospital policies during night shifts

This opportunity is a contract role requiring flexibility in working night shifts and every other weekend. It is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking to expand their career in cardiac nursing within a focused hospital unit.

Candidates ready to advance their telemetry nursing career in a cardiac specialty setting are encouraged to apply today.