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RN Telemetry
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Long Beach, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 54.86-68.51 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Telemetry Nurse at St Mary Medical Center, you’ll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patients’ vitals like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms, and respiration. You’ll also put patients and their loved ones at ease by explaining test results in a way they can understand and make significant healthcare decisions.
Each day you’ll serve as a key member of our nursing team by working with our doctors and other clinical specialists to closely observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You’ll build trust in these interactions by learning new concepts and applying what you know in real-time to provide solutions for real people. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide great care, learn new things, and ability to communicate effectively with peers, patients, and patients' loved ones.
- Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levels
- Quickly report and address any changes in condition
- Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members
- Educate patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
Job Requirements
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Current basic life support (BLS) certification
- Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
- Minimum of one year Acute Care RN experience.
- Completion of a Telemetry class preferred
- Completion of EKG interpretation class preferred
- Successful completion of a medication examination and satisfactory completion of department/unit specific orientation.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. 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.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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Frequently asked questions
Long Beach, CA, shows a moderate to high demand for telemetry RNs due to its dense healthcare network, including facilities like St Mary Medical Center. Candidates with telemetry certification and ACLS/BLS credentials often experience competitive advantages in this market.
Beyond the California RN license, telemetry nurses in Long Beach benefit from completing telemetry and EKG interpretation courses. These specialized certifications align with local hospital requirements and enhance employability in cardiac monitoring units.
Strong interpretive skills for EKG rhythms, swift recognition of vital sign fluctuations, and clear communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams are essential. Proficiency in telemetry data management helps RNs provide accurate assessments remotely.
Telemetry RNs continuously track cardiac vitals, promptly address abnormal readings, educate patients about post-discharge care, and liaise with physicians to adjust treatment plans based on real-time cardiac data.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate community care, integrating telemetry nursing within a collaborative team approach. This environment fosters continuous learning and patient-family communication, distinguishing it from more transactional settings.
They provide structured orientation, encourage attendance of telemetry and EKG courses, and offer benefits like tuition assistance and paid time off, helping telemetry nurses expand clinical expertise while maintaining work-life balance.
Telemetry nurses in Long Beach typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications like ACLS, and the employing healthcare system's scale and resources.
Issues like delayed response to vital sign changes, technology glitches affecting EKG data transmission, and difficulties in patient communication can complicate care, requiring strong problem-solving and tech-savvy skills.
Facilities often offer flexible scheduling options, including per diem or part-time shifts, to support nurses managing personal responsibilities while maintaining high-quality cardiac patient care.
Experienced telemetry nurses can advance to roles such as clinical nurse specialists, telemetry unit managers, or telehealth coordinators, leveraging expertise in cardiac monitoring and patient education.