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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel telemetry monitor 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.

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A Travel Telemetry Monitor Tech is a healthcare professional who monitors patients' heart rhythms remotely using telemetry equipment while working on temporary assignments in different healthcare facilities. They typically work in hospitals, cardiac units, or emergency departments, ensuring continuous surveillance of patients with heart conditions. Their responsibilities include analyzing heart rhythms, identifying abnormalities, and alerting medical staff to any significant changes. Since this is a travel position, they move between locations based on staffing needs. This role requires knowledge of ECG interpretation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to new environments quickly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Travel Telemetry Monitor Tech position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Travel Telemetry Monitor Tech, you need a solid understanding of cardiac rhythms, arrhythmia detection, and telemetry monitoring procedures, usually supported by relevant healthcare certifications such as CCT or CET. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, EKG machines, and electronic health record (EHR) platforms is essential. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help you excel as you collaborate with different clinical teams in multiple locations. These skills ensure patient safety and effective team integration while managing the technical and interpersonal demands of a travel-based healthcare role.

What are some common challenges faced by Travel Telemetry Monitor Techs when moving between different healthcare facilities?

Travel Telemetry Monitor Techs often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to new environments, teams, and facility-specific protocols. Each hospital or clinic may use different telemetry monitoring equipment and documentation systems, requiring fast learning and flexibility. Additionally, building rapport with new colleagues and integrating into established workflows can be demanding. However, these experiences can enhance your professional skills, expand your knowledge base, and build a versatile resume, making travel telemetry techs highly valued in the healthcare industry.

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Telemetry Monitor Technician, Full-Time Nights

Telemetry Monitor Technician, Full-Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Chicago, IL • On-site

$19.35/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 29 days ago


Northwestern Medicine rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 385 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 886 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Telemetry Monitor Technician position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The purpose of Centralized Telemetry is to provide an extra layer of cardiac monitoring and safety to all patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring. Trained monitor technicians will provide this surveillance from the Central Telemetry Monitoring Center. Notification of any changes in the patient's rhythm will communicated to the patient's nurse.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Continuous cardiac surveillance for up to 48 patients per monitor technician.
    • Interpret and document EKG rhythms on Daily Log Sheet
    • Assure EKG tracing to be of good quality; if not work with nurse to move leads on patient.
    • Notify patient care tech of low battery notification to ensure continuous monitoring.
  • Alarm management - per alarm management protocol notification of rhythm changes to care giver
    • Alarm configuration will be maintained by monitor tech in collaboration with bedside nurse and per unit policy
    • Alarms will be on at all times
  • Provides documentation of interpreted cardiac monitor strip for patient record.
    • Within one hour of admission a strip will be printed with its interpretation and sent to the patient's nurse.
    • Rhythms will be documented on the patient's daily telemetry report sheet every two hours. Every four hours a rhythm strip will be printed. The monitor tech will interpret the strip and send to the unit for placement in patient's permanent record.
  • Admission and Discharge of patients into the cardiac monitoring system per physicians order.
    • After receiving request/order to place a patient on telemetry, the monitor tech will admit assign telemetry box to the patient and send via tube system to the unit.
    • Once the telemetry box is received the patient's nurse will apply the leads and telemetry box, assuring it is the correct patient. Phone call made to monitor tech to confirm correct patient the rhythm received is satisfactory. Patient's RN phone number recorded.
    • Once telemetry is discontinued the nurse will contact the monitor tech to advise them. The telemetry box is then returned to the Central Telemetry monitoring center.
  • Review of 24hour disclosure to evaluate need for continuing telemetry monitoring.
    • Review of telemetry need is done every 24 hours. If the monitor tech has no documented arrhythmias then a phone call should be made to the nurse advising a discussion should occur with the MD regarding appropriateness of telemetry order.

Additional Functions
  • Maintenance of telemetry equipment and supplies
    • Transceivers will be stored in the Centralized Monitoring Center and assigned when a patient is admitted.
    • After use the monitor tech will clean the telemetry box with antiseptic per infection control policy
    • Damaged equipment will be identified, labeled and biomedical engineering notified.
  • Provide expertise and education to nurses on arrhythmia detection
  • Provide orientation for new personnel

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Qualifications
Required:
  • Passing score on advanced arrhythmia detection within 6 weeks of hire
  • High School diploma
  • Experience within healthcare
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred:
  • Graduate of cardiovascular tech program or paramedic course
  • Experience in cardiac monitoring via a Central Telemetry system

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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