The median Telemetry Nurse salary is $60.25 per hour, or $125,320 per year, based on 8,330 job postings across 81 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$60.25
Median hourly
$125,320
Annual salary
$49-$73
Pay range
81
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Telemetry Nurse earns $60.25/hr, with most posted roles landing between $54.83 and $65.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +5.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Oakland, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Little Rock, ARKANSAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+5.3%
Current median: $60.31/hr
Prior period: $57.25/hr
Job openings
-86.7%
507 recent postings
Previous period: 3,817 postings
Daily pay signal
$58.60/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Telemetry Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $60.31/hr, up from $57.25/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$49.00
$101,920/yr
Median
$60.25
$125,320/yr
Top earners
$72.50
$150,800/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $60.19/hr | 479 |
Mar 2026 | $57.28/hr | 3,845 |
Feb 2026 | $61.75/hr | 808 |
Jan 2026 | $64.17/hr | 1,005 |
Dec 2025 | $63.02/hr | 810 |
Nov 2025 | $61.71/hr | 1,383 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
74 postings · 33 companies
$51.07
$49-$54
Estimated from national data
~$61.02
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331 postings · 59 companies
$55.00
$51-$58
95 postings · 40 companies
$46.25
$38-$50
642 postings · 67 companies
$73.54
$60-$86
80 postings · 35 companies
$57.94
$51-$62
82 postings · 39 companies
$61.00
$60-$64
17 postings · 2 companies
$67.00
$60-$69
34 postings · 8 companies
$57.39
$56-$58
89 postings · 22 companies
$55.78
$39-$57
356 postings · 50 companies
$50.36
$49-$55
36 postings · 19 companies
$66.45
$62-$70
36 postings · 26 companies
$54.31
$54-$58
557 postings · 55 companies
$63.69
$61-$65
219 postings · 49 companies
$60.13
$58-$63
300 postings · 54 companies
$60.86
$58-$64
118 postings · 40 companies
$58.00
$51-$61
248 postings · 50 companies
$59.00
$57-$62
159 postings · 41 companies
$58.75
$56-$60
74 postings · 14 companies
$65.85
$63-$69
110 postings · 39 companies
$58.95
$56-$63
387 postings · 63 companies
$70.00
$60-$79
241 postings · 58 companies
$65.11
$60-$68
Estimated from national data
~$62.96
—
8 postings · 2 companies
$52.00
$52-$52
388 postings · 58 companies
$57.96
$54-$61
Estimated from national data
~$65.00
—
102 postings · 25 companies
$62.11
$60-$65
31 postings · 12 companies
$68.47
$62-$83
112 postings · 34 companies
$65.47
$62-$69
34 postings · 17 companies
$60.27
$59-$65
11 postings · 10 companies
$58.92
$56-$64
695 postings · 69 companies
$62.67
$61-$65
430 postings · 64 companies
$52.40
$50-$56
21 postings · 10 companies
$58.90
$55-$59
610 postings · 74 companies
$60.31
$57-$63
79 postings · 30 companies
$51.11
$49-$55
20 postings · 12 companies
$61.51
$59-$62
85 postings · 31 companies
$59.83
$57-$65
133 postings · 29 companies
$65.00
$64-$66
63 postings · 38 companies
$47.61
$45-$51
43 postings · 23 companies
$70.00
$66-$72
88 postings · 37 companies
$54.81
$49-$59
219 postings · 48 companies
$45.00
$43-$47
Estimated from national data
~$62.64
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40 postings · 17 companies
$73.13
$67-$87
136 postings · 43 companies
$60.00
$56-$61
26 postings · 7 companies
$60.00
$60-$62
178 postings · 55 companies
$63.00
$59-$65
286 postings · 58 companies
$67.19
$62-$70
Estimated from national data
~$54.11
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Telemetry Nurse salaries.
Oakland
California · 88 postings
$92.17/hr
Redding
California · 33 postings
$87.25/hr
Santa Clara
California · 59 postings
$86.72/hr
San Leandro
California · 23 postings
$85.47/hr
Berlin
Vermont · 20 postings
$85.16/hr
Little Rock
Arkansas · 17 postings
$37.50/hr
Hot Springs
Arkansas · 11 postings
$37.50/hr
Jacksonville
Florida · 26 postings
$38.17/hr
Austin
Texas · 17 postings
$43.00/hr
Corpus Christi
Texas · 23 postings
$43.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Telemetry Nurse positions.
Kaiser Permanente
5 postings
$106.13/hr
Express Healthcare Staffing Ny
5 postings
$81.61/hr
Fusion Medical Staffing-nursing
10 postings
$79.75/hr
Theraex Staffing Services
13 postings
$77.89/hr
Honorvet Technologies
35 postings
$77.78/hr
Commonspirit Health
121 postings
$46.50/hr
American Medical Staffing
13 postings
$48.53/hr
Gqr Healthcare
117 postings
$50.92/hr
Nuwest Travel Nursing
13 postings
$51.47/hr
Uniti Med
103 postings
$52.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Telemetry | 2,724 | $61.58/hr |
| Medical-surgical Telemetry Rn | 638 | $59.96/hr |
| Med/surg Telemetry Rn | 333 | $60.58/hr |
| Nurse - Telemetry $2,088/wk | 148 | $58.00/hr |
| Nurse - Telemetry $1,908/wk | 140 | $53.00/hr |
| Medical/surgical Telemetry Rn | 120 | $59.25/hr |
| Nurse - Telemetry $2,196/wk | 119 | $61.00/hr |
| Nurse - Telemetry $1,980/wk | 107 | $55.00/hr |
| Nurse - Telemetry $2,124/wk | 82 | $59.00/hr |
| Nurse - Telemetry $1,764/wk | 82 | $49.00/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Telemetry nurses monitor and care for patients with cardiac conditions using specialized electronic monitoring equipment to track heart rhythms and vital signs.
Minimum: ADN
ADN
Associate Degree in Nursing
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
Most telemetry nurses start with a BSN, gain experience on med-surg or telemetry units, then pursue cardiac rhythm interpretation training and PCCN certification.
RN License
RequiredRegistered Nurse License
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
ACLS
RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support
New Grad Telemetry Nurse
0-1 years experience
Staff Telemetry Nurse
1-3 years experience
Senior Telemetry Nurse
3-5 years experience
Telemetry Charge Nurse
5-7 years experience
Cardiac Step-Down Lead / Educator
7-10 years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
PCCN
+5-12%Progressive Care Certified Nurse
CMC
+5-10%Cardiac Medicine Certification
CCRN
+10-15%Critical Care Registered Nurse
Job Outlook
Strong Growth (6% (2022-2032))
Cardiac disease remains a leading cause of hospitalization. Telemetry experience is highly valued and opens doors to cardiac cath lab, cardiac ICU, and advanced practice. Travel tele positions: $2,200-3,200+/week.
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Telemetry Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Telemetry Nurse salary is $60.25 per hour, or $125,320 annually. Pay ranges from $49.00/hr (10th percentile) to $72.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 8,330 job postings, the highest paying states for Telemetry Nurses include California, Vermont, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 8,330 Telemetry Nurse job postings across 81 states, from 164 different healthcare employers.
Telemetry Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Telemetry Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 5.3%.
Telemetry Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.75 to $12.25 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Oakland offer $92.17/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $37.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Telemetry Nurses typically earn around $49.00 to $54.83 per hour ($101,920 to $114,046 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $60.25/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 8,330 active postings with listed compensation for Telemetry Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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