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Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel Assignment)

Location: El Paso, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

Unit Type: Telemetry
Number of Beds: 24
Staffing: 41 total staff
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 PCTs
Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 5 patients
Equipment: GE remote telemetry
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech
Typical Patients: Cardiac cath lab post PACU patients (left/right heart caths, pacemakers, Watchman devices, ablations), stroke, COVID-19 patients
Call Requirements: None
Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per pay period

Job Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Competent in interpreting cardiac rhythms

Work Environment and Culture

Team-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
Adaptable to change and open to constructive feedback
Comfortable working with a hands-on Director
Scheduling is flexible with self-scheduling options and consideration for time-off requests
The unit fosters a family-like atmosphere with teamwork highly valued
High expectations for patient care, treating patients with kindness and respect

Dress Code

Scrub colors: Galaxy blue for nurses, hunter green for PCTs
Not acceptable: hooded sweaters/jackets, full pull-over sweaters, fanny packs, Crocs shoes

Additional Information

Daily huddles at the nurse’s station at shift start (6:45 AM or 6:45 PM) are mandatory
Bedside shift reports and updating patient communication boards are expected
The unit has a mix of tenured staff and new RN graduates
Recognized for team awards and unit contests, reflecting a positive and engaging work environment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive telemetry unit with a diverse patient population and a collaborative team culture.

Facility

Las Palmas Medical Center

3.2rating(51 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Las Palmas Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Amazing work environment with lots of activities for holidays. Always smiling faces!

Cons

Large, harder to navigate hospital

Alexis C

Vascular Sonographer (Allied Health Professional)

Staff Position Jul '25

Review of Las Palmas Medical Center on Mar 12, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
562 beds

ADDRESS1801 North Oregon StreetEl Paso, TX 79902

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About El Paso, TX

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.

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