{"id":5041,"date":"2018-05-04T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=5041"},"modified":"2018-04-19T13:35:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T17:35:32","slug":"a-tribute-to-telemetry-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/a-tribute-to-telemetry-nurses","title":{"rendered":"A Tribute to Telemetry Nurses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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For National Nurses Week, we\u2019ve made it our mission to really celebrate the diverse specialties found in nursing. Although there are many types of amazing nurses out there, today we\u2019re taking a look at the field of telemetry and what role it plays in the profession! If you\u2019ve ever wondered about becoming a telemetry nurse or are just curious about the specifics of these jobs, then this is the post for you! Enjoy our tribute to telemetry nurses or even search for these positions below:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A Tribute to Telemetry Nurses<\/h2>\n

For patients with heart disease and a range of other serious cardiovascular conditions, telemetry nurses are the go-to professionals. In many cases, recovering from cardiac interventions such as cardiac stents or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) requires comprehensive monitoring. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Notably, the patients that telemetry nurses care for are considered stable, so these jobs aren\u2019t often found in an ICU\u2019s Cardiac Care Unit. Many hospitals staff telemetry nurses in specific telemetry units or \u201cstep-down<\/a>\u201d units depending on the size and needs of a facility. Otherwise, employment opportunities exist in clinics and specialized outpatient facilities, with in-home care being a possibility as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Still, telemetry nurses need to respond quickly and accurately if a patient\u2019s condition should abruptly deteriorate. This means having excellent assessment skills and the ability to apply their knowledge swiftly are main job requirements. Essentially, telemetry involves the reading and monitoring of electrocardiograms (EKGs) which translate the heart\u2019s electrical impulses into a measurable rhythm. Additionally, signs like blood pressure and oxygen levels let nurses know whether a patient\u2019s heart is functioning as it should. The basic roles and duties of telemetry nurses include:<\/span><\/p>\n