Cardiac Telemetry RN
Hartford, CT
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Cardiology - Telemetry

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Full-time, 36 hours per week, every other week including holidays.
• Must have experience with cardiac drips such as amiodarone and Cardizem.
• Work involves telemetry nursing care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience with cardiac drips such as amiodarone and Cardizem.
• Cardiology nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Certifications and Compliance

• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current and verifiable.
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year.
• Skills checklist for clinical competency.
• Fit test and respirator evaluation (physician-signed).
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or approved exemption.
• MMR, Hepatitis B vaccination series, Influenza vaccine or approved exemption.
• Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA) with chest x-ray if positive.
• Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
• Background checks including criminal, education, and exclusion screenings within 30 days of start.
• Signed confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and other professional forms.
• System access form completed one week before start.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty experience: Telemetry nursing with cardiac drip management (minimum experience implied by specialty level).
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work every other week including holidays.
• Compliance with all onboarding documentation and credential verification is mandatory.
• This role requires attention to detail in maintaining certifications and health screenings.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with cardiac care skills seeking a long-term assignment in Connecticut.