RN Respiratory Telemetry
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Stockton, CA, 95204
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 61.68-80.01 HOUR
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Respiratory Telemetry Nurse, you will be a compassionate and pivotal healthcare professional, delivering comprehensive nursing care and leading patient-centered care initiatives.
Every day, you will expertly assess patient/family health needs, leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans, and providing technical nursing care to diverse age populations (neonatal to geriatric) with developmental understanding. You'll actively uphold our Organization's Mission, Core Values, and support strategic and Performance Improvement plans.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills, with an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy and continuous quality improvement.
- Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
- Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
- Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
- Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
- Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
- Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
$5,000 Sign On for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
- Current California RN License
- Basic Life Support - CPR
Preferred
- Bachelors Other in health related field
- One year recent acute care experience
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certified in Medical - Surgical Nursing
St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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Frequently asked questions
In Stockton, possessing certifications like Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Medical-Surgical Nursing certification can significantly enhance your suitability for RN Respiratory Telemetry positions, reflecting local healthcare standards and employer preferences.
Stockton's healthcare sector, anchored by facilities like St. Joseph’s Medical Center, shows a steady demand for respiratory telemetry RNs, often competing with larger metro areas by offering a community-focused work environment and growth opportunities.
Beyond fundamental nursing skills, proficiency in continuous cardiac monitoring, respiratory assessment, and telemetry equipment operation is crucial for Rn Respiratory Telemetry nurses to effectively manage patient care in acute settings.
Daily tasks for an RN Respiratory Telemetry nurse uniquely involve continuous monitoring of cardiac and respiratory statuses, interpreting telemetry data, and promptly responding to patient changes, setting it apart from general nursing roles.
Many RN Respiratory Telemetry nurses advance by gaining certifications, honing clinical leadership skills, and transitioning into charge nurse or nurse navigator roles, often within hospital systems like Catholic Health Initiatives.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, RN Respiratory Telemetry nurses benefit from structured mentorship, ongoing education, and involvement in performance improvement projects fostering both clinical expertise and leadership development.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes dignity and respect in patient care, which means RN Respiratory Telemetry nurses prioritize compassionate communication and uphold patient rights consistently in every interaction.
RN Respiratory Telemetry nurses in Stockton typically earn between $80,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting regional healthcare market rates and the specialized skills required in telemetry and respiratory care.
Employers in Stockton highly regard certifications like ACLS, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Medical-Surgical Nursing certification, which demonstrate readiness to manage both respiratory and cardiac telemetry demands effectively.
While telehealth for respiratory nurses is growing, traditional telemetry roles in California hospitals like St. Joseph’s remain predominant due to hands-on patient monitoring needs, though telehealth RN positions offer flexibility and remote options.