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     Rate: $31*
    Texas

    There’s a saying that goes: “As big as Texas” … and for those visiting this state, it applies to all the things to do and see. The Lone Star State features the best of the best—from world-renowned cultural attractions and museums, high-end shopping and eating to wild rodeos, there is nothing you won’t find here. Visit the laid-back town of Austin where you can visit hip bars and unique shops or take a trip to El Paso and learn about the early history of the state. In a state this big, you’ll find you will never run out of adventures and options!
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  2. 2. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $36*
    Connecticut

    Despite its proximity to New York City, Connecticut retains a rural air. Its traditions include colonial villages with sweeping town greens, elegant inns and restaurants, maritime museums and lobster shacks. It is said that much of what’s best about New England is outdoors—and the woods and hills of Connecticut offer ample proof. Spend time in at least one of the state’s excellent parks and preserves—many of which are centered on a historical or natural landmark.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  3. 3. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $33*
    Ohio

    Known for its optimism and friendliness, the “Heart of Ohio” is the perfect city for anyone who longs for a dose of Midwestern congeniality and down-home warmth. Home to Ohio State University, this multi-faceted city boasts everything from top-of-the-line entertainment and world-class shopping to professional sports and a flourishing arts scene.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  4. 4. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $31*
    Michigan

    Michigan has outdoor activities and cultural events galore, particularly in its large urban areas of Detroit and Grand Rapids. And, though the surrounding Great Lakes tend to moderate the temperature extremes of summer and winter in most areas, the heavy winter snowfall makes Michigan a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Whatever you like to do, when you visit the Great Lakes state, you’ll be sure to make memories that last for years to come.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  5. 5. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $36*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  6. 6. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $42*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  7. 7. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $30*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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  8. 8. Registered Nurse - Tele     Rate: $33*
    California

    Surrounded by mountain ranges, wildflowers and the Kern River, Bakersfield is the ideal destination for anyone seeking an abundance of recreational opportunities. Hike the neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains, enjoy whitewater rafting or kayaking, or explore the vibrant downtown district. Boasting a dynamic musical community, the city is also known as the birthplace of the country music genre known as the “Bakersfield sound.”
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

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