Telemetry Nurses

Telemetry nurses combine their technical skills with their interpersonal skills, making their discipline very unique and essential in any hospital system. As a Telemetry nurse, you are in charge of monitoring devices used to measure heart rates, breathing rates, blood pressure and oxygen levels.

A career as a Telemetry nurse provides excitement and fulfillment as you stay in the front line of care giving, ready for immediate action if any changes occur in your patient's vital signs. Telemetry nursing jobs are available in a wide variety of locations and facilities across the country!

Salary Information for Telemetry Nurses

Since hospitals around the country are in urgent need of Telemetry nurses, experienced RNs can command top pay for their skills. Salaries for Telemetry nurses vary depending on experience, location and facility, but the median salary continues to grow year over year. The average salary for Telemetry nurses as of June 2008 was $57,000, and traveling Telemetry nurses can expect to make much more per year plus benefits due to the high need for their expertise and skills at short-staffed facilities throughout the nation.

Below are some of the most recent Telemetry nursing job assignments for Telemetry nurses from NurseZone.com's top travel staffing partners. Earn great pay with a Telemetry nurse job while also receiving company-paid housing, day-one benefits and much more-all while enjoying the experience of a lifetime!

If you are an experienced Telemetry nurse looking to enhance your career and earn great pay-check out NurseZone's robust database of Telemetry nursing jobs from top partners. View our featured jobs or try our enhanced Telemetry nurse jobs search today.

Job Outlook for Telemetry Nurses

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, if you're considering becoming a Telemetry nurse the job outlook for all RNs remains strong, with 587,000 new registered nurse jobs expected to be created by 2016.

Read More about Telemetry Nurses in the Progressive Care/Telemetry Nursing Specialty Spotlight

Sources: Salary.com and U.S. Department of Labor

  1. 1. Registered Nurse - Tele     $30/hr
    Texas

    From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces.

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  2. 2. Registered Nurse - Tele     $35/hr
    New Jersey

    Miles of sandy Atlantic coastline, a variety of theaters and concert halls, thrilling professional and minor league sporting events, casinos and nature trails mingle together in the state of New Jersey. Since much of the state is surrounded by water, the ocean may play a big part in your visit whether you enjoy sunbathing, swimming or boating. But not to worry, there are plenty of other recreational or indoor activities to pursue if the sun and sea is not your style. There is something for everyone in this classic East coast destination.

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  3. 3. Registered Nurse - Tele     $33/hr
    Nevada

    Bright lights, glitzy casinos and big name entertainment are part of Reno’s charm, but there’s much more to “The Biggest Little City in the World” than meets the eye. Less than an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe and in close proximity to Yosemite National Park, this town is the ideal destination for adventure-seeking travelers who love having nature and fun-filled options on their doorstep.

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  4. 4. Registered Nurse - Tele     $40/hr
    Rhode Island

    Providence is the ideal place to feast on fresh seafood, explore the New England countryside or to indulge in a variety of outdoor pursuits, ranging from snorkeling and sailing to camping and hiking. Home to world-renowned restaurants, buried-treasure boutiques, rich history and a thriving art and music scene, it’s no wonder that Providence is a favorite East Coast getaway.

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  5. 5. Registered Nurse - Tele     $29/hr
    Arizona

    Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for travel nurses in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.

    Apply Now Arizona
  6. 6. Registered Nurse - Tele     $32/hr
    California

    This California city is what the Golden State is all about: miles of sun-kissed beaches, year-round idyllic weather and a patchwork playground of multi-flavored communities. Often referred to as “America’s Finest City,” this jewel on the Pacific Coast glitters with fun, sun, a mind-boggling variety of entertainment and an abundance of exhilarating outdoor adventures.

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  7. 7. Registered Nurse - Tele     $30/hr
    Washington D.C.

    With its impressive memorials, museums, sprawling parks and cherry blossom-lined avenues, Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas, is always a popular destination for traveling health care professionals. Aside from this region’s renowned medical facilities and career-enhancing opportunities, visitors enjoy indulging in the many cultural attractions and festivities that the nation’s capital has to offer.

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  8. 8. Registered Nurse - Tele     $35/hr
    California

    Situated in California’s San Joaquin Valley—one of the greatest agricultural areas in the nation— Modesto offers a small-town ambiance and easy access to the ocean, mountains and some of the nation’s most renowned national parks. Day trip options from Modesto include San Francisco, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park among many others. With its mild climate, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round.

    Apply Now California