Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Unit

Compensation & Premium Incentives

• Base Salary Range: $38.00 – $62.74 per hour (Determined case-by-case based on

experience, education, and certifications).

• Sign-On Bonus: Competitive signing incentives available (Eligibility

determined at time of offer). *

• Shift Differentials: Premium pay rates applied directly to evening and

overnight hours.

• Financial Bonuses: Direct cash payouts awarded upon achieving specialty

clinical certifications.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Patient care never stops, and our night team is vital to our success. This

role includes shared coverage for overnight shifts. We utilize a collaborative scheduling system to ensure shift distribution remains fair and predictable for all nursing staff.

The Magnet® Distinction

Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet® designated organization, placing us in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for nursing excellence. When you join our clinical team, you experience true shared governance, highly engaged leadership, and skilled peers working together in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere.

Career Growth & Support

• Clinical Ladder: Structured advancement paths that directly elevate and

reward your professional growth.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Comprehensive continuing education funding to advance

your degree or specialization.

• Dedicated Mentorship: Formalized guidance programs tailored to support your

long-term career aspirations.

Team Impact

As a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), you'll care for adult patients requiring continuous cardiac and physiological monitoring for a variety of acute medical, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while utilizing advanced telemetry technology to monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and support timely clinical interventions. This dynamic unit offers the opportunity to strengthen your critical-thinking skills while caring for a diverse and medically complex patient population.

The Impact You Can Make

As an RN, you hold primary accountability for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to your assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through assessment,

planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.

• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary

team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and seamless transitions of care.

• Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust

care plans based on changing needs and treatment goals.

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans,

medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.

• Utilize electronic health record systems to document care accurately and

maintain compliance with organizational standards.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate effectively with team

members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.

• Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while maintaining

accountability for patient care delivery.

• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional

excellence through active participation in unit and organizational initiatives.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

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Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.

• Note: BSN preferred. Associate degree hires must complete their BSN within

5 years (RNs with 20+ years of experience can substitute an advanced certification for the BSN requirement). *

Licensure

Active, unrestricted New York State (NYS) RN License. *

Certifications

• BLS

Certification

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (or obtained at time of hire)

• CIT / De-escalation Training: Specialized training in hospital-approved

verbal crisis intervention techniques. (Required upon hire/orientation for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Crisis Services units).

• Unit-Specific Certifications (Depending on your assigned department, the

following are required to be maintained throughout employment)

• ACLS

Certification

Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, PACU, Snuggery, Cardiovascular Lab, Interventional Radiology, GI Center, or Urgent Care.

• PALS

Certification

Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Emergency Department or PACU.

• Stroke Certification

Education

Required upon hire and annually if assigned to: Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Tower 6 Telemetry/Neuroscience Unit.

• Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the

capacity to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies

• Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in

patient care emergencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with other

nursing personnel, patients, and physicians

• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Strong working knowledge of standard healthcare reporting and quality

measures

Mission Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here. [https://www.albanymed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/2026-AMHS-Glens-Falls-Guide-v13_august-2026.pdf]