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How much do telemetry unit jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for telemetry unit in Houston, TX is $2,216.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,855.77 and $2,534.62 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges faced by nurses in a telemetry unit?

Nurses in a telemetry unit often face the challenge of closely monitoring multiple patients with cardiac conditions, which requires constant vigilance and quick decision-making. Managing alarms, prioritizing care based on rapidly changing patient conditions, and ensuring timely communication with physicians can be demanding. To succeed, strong organizational skills, effective teamwork, and familiarity with telemetry equipment are essential. Many hospitals offer ongoing training and support to help nurses stay current with best practices and technology.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in a telemetry unit?

To thrive as a Telemetry Unit nurse, a strong background in cardiac care, patient monitoring, and a current RN license are essential. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, EKG interpretation, and electronic health records (EHRs) is typically required. Excellent critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help nurses respond quickly to changes in patient status and collaborate with the care team. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring accurate monitoring, timely interventions, and optimal patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.

What is a telemetry unit?

A Telemetry Unit is a specialized area within a hospital where patients' vital signs, such as heart rate and rhythm, are continuously monitored using electronic devices. Patients in telemetry units often have cardiac conditions or require close observation after surgery or medical events. Nurses and other healthcare professionals in these units receive training to interpret the data from telemetry monitors and respond quickly to any significant changes. This environment allows for early detection of complications and prompt intervention, which can be crucial for patient safety and recovery.

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Med Tele Nurse RN - Cardiac - Acute Care

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Pasadena, TX โ€ข On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Stepdown Registered Nurse RN

Work Schedule: 3 days per week, 7a-7p/Rotating Weekends

Do you have the career opportunities as a Stepdown Registered Nurse RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast which is part of the nationโ€™s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What you will do in this role:

  • Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
  • Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
  • Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.
  • Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
  • Current BLS issued from American Heart Association required
  • 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed RN in an acute care setting.

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Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Stepdown Registered Nurse RN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!