Telemetry RN
Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury Hospital

Cardiac Telemetry RN (12H Nights)

Overview

• Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 12 hours (19:00-07:30), 48 hours per week accepted
• Float: Required
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
• Local candidates: Accepted if within 75 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers: Accepted by the unit
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, completed within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS
• Experience with Cerner
• Experience working with pre- and post-cardiac cath patients, including post cardiac angiogram care
• Pacemaker management (temporary/permanent)
• TR band management
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• Non-invasive airway management

Clinical Skills

• Cardiac telemetry, including on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Pacemakers (temporary and permanent)
• Post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath care
• TR band management
• Rapid Response/Code team participation
• Blood product administration
• Central and peripheral line care and management
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip management (no titration)
• CVA and intracranial bleed care
• Nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions
• Documentation system familiarity required
• Medication system: Omnicell
• Communication system: SBAR

Patient Population

• Diagnoses: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation (including with RVR), stroke, post PCI/cardiac cath
• Age group: Adults and geriatrics

Background and Compliance

• Background check: Standard check updated annually, including a 7-year search of locations lived, worked, and attended school. International searches are not required.
• Exclusion screenings: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and the Connecticut State Exclusion list. Each must be run within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start, signed by an NP, PA, or DO. Not required annually.
• TB: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually. If TB-positive, chest X-ray within 5 years of start and annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunity titers or vaccines: Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella. Each requires a positive titer or 2 vaccines. Negative or equivocal titers require 2 boosters or proof of vaccines prior to the low titer.
• Hepatitis B: Declination, completed vaccine series, or positive AB titer.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start. Not required annually.
• Flu vaccination (2026-27 season): Documentation showing name, date administered, and vaccine name. Facility exemption accepted. Working candidates have until 12/4 to submit documentation.
• COVID vaccination: Required. Medical or religious exemptions may be submitted on facility forms.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of start.
• Badge photo: Required.
• Facility modules and policies: Candidates receive login credentials from the facility and must complete assigned modules, plus review the hand hygiene policy, before the first day.