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How much do cardiac telemetry nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cardiac telemetry nurse in the United States is $48.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cardiac telemetry nurse?

A Cardiac Telemetry Nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in monitoring patients with heart conditions using telemetry equipment. These nurses work in hospital telemetry units or cardiac care floors, where they continuously observe patients' heart rhythms and vital signs to quickly detect any changes or complications. Their responsibilities include interpreting cardiac rhythms, responding to alarms, administering medications, and communicating with physicians about patient status. Cardiac Telemetry Nurses play a crucial role in ensuring prompt intervention and high-quality care for patients with cardiac issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cardiac telemetry nurse?

To thrive as a Cardiac Telemetry Nurse, you need a solid background in cardiac care, ECG interpretation, and critical patient monitoring, typically supported by an RN license and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and specialized cardiac equipment is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for promptly detecting cardiac abnormalities and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.

How does a cardiac telemetry nurse typically collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals during a shift?

Cardiac Telemetry Nurses work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other nursing staff to monitor patients' cardiac status, communicate changes in condition, and implement care plans. They play a vital role in interpreting telemetry data and alerting the healthcare team to abnormal rhythms or emergencies. Collaboration often involves participating in multidisciplinary rounds, updating patient charts, and providing real-time feedback to ensure prompt interventions and optimal patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Cardiac Telemetry Nurse vs Cardiac Care Nurse?

AspectCardiac Telemetry NurseCardiac Care Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)RN license, BLS, ACLS
Work EnvironmentHospital telemetry units, cardiac monitoring unitsCardiology wards, outpatient clinics, cardiac rehab centers
Job FocusMonitoring cardiac rhythms, responding to arrhythmiasProviding comprehensive cardiac patient care, education, and recovery support

While both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, Cardiac Telemetry Nurses primarily focus on monitoring cardiac rhythms in hospital telemetry units, whereas Cardiac Care Nurses provide broader patient care and education in various settings. The roles complement each other within cardiac healthcare teams, with telemetry nurses acting as monitors and alert responders, and cardiac care nurses offering direct patient management and support.

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Infographic showing various Cardiac Telemetry Nurse job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,418 per year, or $48.8 per hour.

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Little Rock, AR • On-site

CHI St Vincent Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
Learn more about CHI St Vincent Healthexternal

$32.28 - $43.58/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Telemetry Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary,  you’ll care for patients who may have life-threatening cardiac events,  post-procedural and receive patients from the Cath Lab PACU while helping their families navigate daily care and the long-term plan for healing and maintenance outside of the hospital. 

You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve. That’s why you must be adaptable and detail-oriented, observing vitals and reporting the warning signs early to our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals. 

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to go the extra mile for your patients, utilization of critical thinking skills and your strong assessment skills. To further support your nursing career, we offer continuing education opportunities to help you advance your clinical nursing skills. 

  • Provides assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients.
  • Administer medications, change therapeutic dressings, monitor vital signs, prep patients for procedural interventions, educate both patient and families regarding the disease process and procedural intervention, and chart with timely documentation 
  • Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging
  • Utilization of multiple Nurse Driven protocols allowing some autonomy for the prudent nurse
  • Evaluation and implementation of the treatment plan for the heart failure patient population

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. 

Job Requirements
  • Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas 
  • 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program) 
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months
Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Qualifications:
  • Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas 
  • 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program) 
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months
Employment Type: Full Time

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