What is Telemetry Nursing?
(Tele Nursing) Telemetry nurses, in most facilities, care for patients on heart monitors. This involves remote assessment of heart rhythms from a centralized area (usually at the nurse’s station). Sometimes these monitors are monitored by technicians. The function and certifications of telemetry nurses can vary among different institutions. Some facilities will require a telemetry nurse have Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification while others do not. Usually a telemetry nurse will carry less patients than a nurse on a medical surgical floor.