Hello there, I am a new RN looking forward to work in telemetry unit. How can I reach out to this position? Thanks!

I was a Tele nurse for about 18months so take this for what it’s worth.
1. Get your ACLS, know the emergent meds and algorithms.
2. Study the most common Dysrythmias, what they are and what differentiates them from others, where they come from, what exacerbates and limits them. Case in point - an out of range potassium, mag, or even Phos lowers the threshold for a questionable rhythm to cascade into deadly ones.
3. Know why a 5 lead is routine but switch to 12 infrequently. Advantages/disadvantages.
4. Get a relative understanding of which & why cardiac meds are used.

That should get you on the right track to being a competent Cardiac Tele nurse.

First study and get your ACLS certification. I’d work the medical floor for a few months first then transfer. You need the organizational skills with a lower acuity, then it will be easier to excel in the cardiac area. With these steps I’m sure any unit would be glad to have you. I started out on a telemetry unit and it turned out fine but I would have done it differently if I had the chance to start over.

+1 what Aaron Fisher said is spot on!

Start transferring your med/surg patients to tele because of rapid hart rates and get to know the Rn’s working the floor. Be cool to them, maybe they will put in a good word to their boss about you. Buy food for the unit is a plus.

We can help you! Someone from our team will reach out to you in the next few days. - Amanda, RN at Incredible Health

First apply for the position, 2nd learn cardiac rhythms as this will help you prepare for the telemetry unit and what to do for any abnormal rhythms if such should occur, and If possible take an ACLS course. This will prepare you and it looks good on your resume. Managers like applicants who are prepared.

Telemetry is a great place for a new RN, especially if cardiac medical issues are something you want to broaden your knowledge and skills in. If you are a new grad, most hospitals have a new grad residency program that takes several applicants at least once a year in June/July and sometimes three to four times a year. You will find a lot of support in these programs through education, a preceptor, and through peers that are accepted to the program at the same time as you. If your local hospital does not have something like this, you can also just put in an application for openings in the tele unit.

Hope this helps.

Learn the rythms and how to interpret the Telemetry strips. Learn the treatment for them. Make sure you have to lethal rythms down cold