ATC Travelers A·Harrisonburg, Virginia
The Acute Medical Telemetry RN provides specialized cardiac monitoring and interprets ECG/EKG results for patients. They are responsible for administering acute medications, responding to cardiac emergencies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to manage care plans.
The Acute Medical Telemetry RN provides specialized care to patients requiring close cardiac monitoring. This includes detecting changes in patient conditions, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and administering acute medication. Key Responsibilities:
Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor heart rates, rhythms, and vital signs for patients in the telemetry unit.
Assessment & Interpretation: Analyze ECG/EKG results and assess patient cardiac function.
Medication Management: Administer cardiac and acute medications, including IV therapy.
Clinical Care: Perform thorough, timely patient assessments, including rounding, and provide post-surgical care.
Intervention: Respond immediately to cardiac emergencies, including initiating CPR and defibrillation.
Documentation: Maintain accurate patient information in the electronic health record.
Collaboration: Work with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, technicians, and specialists, to manage care plans.
Education: Educate patients and families on diseases, treatments, and discharge instructions.
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Market context
Telemetry RN openings in Virginia are often driven by ongoing acute care staffing needs, especially in hospitals that monitor patients with cardiac or other complex conditions. These roles are competitive because employers usually want an accredited nursing background, an active Virginia or Multistate Compact RN license, recent acute care experience, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the posting with your experience, then confirm your license and certifications before applying.