Telemetry RN

Alright, let's talk about this Telemetry RN spot at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX. I've been placing nurses here for years. It's a real hospital, not just a name on a building; 300+ beds, the only kidney transplant center in the region, and they handle everything from their Level III trauma ER to cardiac care and NICU. You'd be joining part of HCA Healthcare, which is a massive system. That scale brings some serious resources to the table, for you and your patients.

The Work

You're the nurse for cardiac telemetry patients. Your shift starts with an assessment; you're looking for any change, any shift in status, and you act on it. You'll carry out the provider's orders, do the monitoring, document everything clearly and promptly in the record.

• Medication administration is a core part of it. You give what's ordered, watch how the patient responds, and you know exactly what to do if that response isn't what you expected.
• A big piece of this is teaching. You're translating complex medical info into something patients and their families can actually use. You cover their condition, the treatment plan, meds and side effects; the whole picture; so they understand.
• Your job is to anticipate what they might need next. Answer call lights quickly, sure, but also look ahead to prevent the next issue before it becomes one.

What You Need To Have

You need to be a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree or a Bachelors Degree. That's non negotiable.

Certifications are straightforward but mandatory: Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Both have to be obtained within your first 30 days on the job if you don't already have them.

The Schedule & Pay

This is a full time position. The specific schedule details (like hours per week or shift rotation) would be finalized during the hiring process based on unit needs.

The pay range isn't listed in their materials I have here; that's always a direct conversation based on your experience. Their benefits package is where they get detailed, though.

The Benefits They Talk About

• The medical plan covers a lot of common services with no cost or a low copay. It includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage. There's free telemedicine and free AirMed medical transportation.
• You can add dental and vision plans.
• Life insurance and disability coverage are options.
• There are flexible spending accounts.
• A whole suite of supplemental plans: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Other optional coverages include auto insurance, home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long term care coverage, moving assistance, even pet insurance.
• Free counseling services for emotional support are available through their program for wellbeing.
• The 401(k) plan matches 100% of your contribution: they match 3% to 9% of your pay dollar for dollar depending on how long you've been there (years of service).
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan lets you buy HCA Healthcare stock at a 10% discount.
• Family support benefits include fertility/family building services with Progyny and adoption assistance programs.