Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

MedStar Health seeks a Registered Nurse for our Cardiac Telemetry unit. This role delivers evidence-based care to adults with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including continuous rhythm monitoring, rapid recognition of arrhythmias, and timely intervention. The RN performs assessments, medication administration, and care planning while collaborating closely with physicians and the interprofessional team. You will educate patients and families, support safe discharges, and contribute to quality improvement. MedStar offers a patient-first, team-oriented culture, robust clinical training, and clear career growth opportunities across a leading regional health system. Provide direct patient care to cardiac telemetry patients, including assessments, medication administration, and monitoring of vital signs and cardiac rhythms Interpret telemetry data, recognize and respond to cardiac changes, and promptly escalate emergent conditions Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interprofessional care team Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, discharge plans, and lifestyle modifications Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation in accordance with MedStar Health and regulatory standards Follow evidence-based nursing practices, infection prevention, and patient safety protocols Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care coordination, and handoff communications to support continuity of care Support quality improvement initiatives, unit-based projects, and adherence to clinical performance metrics Precept, mentor, and support new nurses and clinical staff as needed Communicate compassionately and professionally with patients, families, and colleagues, upholding MedStar’s patient-first mission Cardiac telemetry monitoring Cardiac rhythm interpretation Acute cardiac nursing care Medication administration (cardiac/IV) Patient assessment and triage Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Cardiac patient and family education Advanced cardiac life support procedures Care planning and care coordination Infection prevention and patient safety protocols Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Telemetry or cardiac rhythm interpretation competency BSN preferred