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Magnet Medical

RN ER @ Condell - ED:

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$2.2K/wk

There is a charge nurse who may have a patient assignment overnight, although this is rare. RNs ... Centralized tele monitors are throughout the unit and bedside, but no tele tech is available. ED ...

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American Traveler

Travel Med/Surg Tele RN

Shelby, NC · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist (onsite days, virtual evenings/overnight), 24/7 intensivist, and remote telemetry monitoring with tele tech * ...

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How much do overnight tele tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight tele tech in the United States is $22.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight tele tech?

Overnight Tele Techs, short for Telemetry Technicians, are healthcare professionals who monitor patients’ heart rhythms and vital signs through specialized equipment during the night shift. They work in hospital telemetry units or monitoring centers, ensuring that any abnormal changes are quickly detected and reported to nursing or medical staff. Their role is crucial for the continuous care of patients with heart conditions or those requiring close cardiac monitoring. Overnight shifts can be demanding due to the need for constant vigilance and attention to detail.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an overnight tele tech?

To thrive as an Overnight Tele Tech, you need strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms, basic patient care principles, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, with completion of a telemetry technician or EKG certification program. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, EKG machines, and hospital information systems is essential. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain alert and focused during overnight shifts are important soft skills. These skills ensure accurate patient monitoring, timely response to cardiac events, and support for clinical teams during critical hours.

What are common challenges faced by overnight tele techs, and how can they manage them effectively?

Overnight Tele Techs often face challenges such as maintaining alertness during long night shifts, managing high patient volumes, and quickly identifying critical cardiac rhythms. Staying focused despite fatigue is essential, as is clear communication with nurses and physicians to ensure timely interventions. Building strong time-management and self-care habits, along with participating in regular training, can help Tele Techs perform their duties effectively and minimize errors during overnight hours.

What is the difference between Overnight Tele Tech vs Telehealth Technician?

AspectOvernight Tele TechTelehealth Technician
CertificationsCPR, technical certificationsCPR, medical assistant certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, overnight shifts, technical supportRemote or clinical settings, patient support
Industry UsageTelecommunications, technical supportHealthcare, patient care

Overnight Tele Techs primarily provide technical support in telecommunications during overnight hours, focusing on troubleshooting and maintenance. Telehealth Technicians support patients remotely, often in healthcare settings, assisting with medical devices or patient inquiries. While both roles may work remotely and require technical skills, their industries and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Tele Tech job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Nights. Highlights an 33% In-person, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,361 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

RN ER @ Condell - ED:

Libertyville, IL • On-site

Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group
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Condell - ED

Libertyville, IL

Level 1 Trauma Center

Level II NICU

Magnet Designation

Primary Stroke Center

Bed: 273

AAH will require the Covid vaccine.

Beds: 44 individual rooms, 10 hallway beds, approx. 5 cardiac chairs

Will you accept a traveler with 1 year experience? No, 2 years of recent ED experience

Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, with 2 years of ED experience

Patient Types:

Average patient load: 150 patients per 24 hours

All ED patient types from neonates to geriatrics

No inpatient pediatric units – will transfer pediatrics to Advocate Lutheran or Advocate Children's

Stroke (TPA administration), DKA, Trauma (GSW, MVC, elderly falls), geriatric psych, abdominal pain, COVID, STEMI

Heavy behavioral health population

ICU Holds – department has capabilities of EICU RN

Patient Ratios:

RN: 1:4-6; usually 1:4-5 during days and will flex to 6 at night

When fully staffed, ratio is 1:3

Required Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC; CPI/MOAB, TCRN, TNS, ENPC preferred

Skills required:

IV starts, assisting with chest tube insertion, medication titration (pressors, insulin, sedation), trauma experience, stroke experience with TPA administration; US guided IV preferred

All agency staff assigned to the ED at Condell are re-validated on their ability to draw a blood culture without a break in technique leading to a contaminated specimen

EPIC experience

Support on the Unit:

ED Tech: 5-7 techs during the day; 3 techs overnight from 11p-7a

Charge nurse: may have a patient assignment overnight (rare)

Phlebotomy? RN will draw most labs, but phlebotomy can be called for subsequent lab draws; will always come for traumas

Task RN: assists with break relief; can triage, draw labs, assist with traumas

Alert RN: assists with critical patients in ED

Electronic ICU RN – as needed for ICU holds

RT: 24/7 in ED

ED physicians 24/7

Mid-level provider 24/7

Hospitalists 24/7

Centralized tele monitors throughout the unit and bedside, but no tele tech. ED Tech is trained to add/remove tele from patients being admitted

Technology/Equipment:

EMR: EPIC - required

IV pumps: Alaris

Medication dispensing: Pxyis

Ranger – massive transfusions

Floating: If yes, where?

None

Orientation: (facility and unit)

Day 1: Meet with educator, receive badge, tour of hospital, etc.

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