Real pay data from 11,961 job postings across 100 states. See how Telemetry Nurse pay varies by location, shift, and employer.
Pay analysis
Based on 11,961 postings
Median hourly pay
$58.00
per hour$120,640 / year
156
companies hiring
602
cities with openings
From entry-level to top earners, see where different pay rates fall.
10th Percentile
Lower-paying roles
$46.00
$95,680/yr
25th Percentile
Early career
$52.19
$108,555/yr
Median
Typical pay
$58.00
$120,640/yr
75th Percentile
Experienced
$63.03
$131,102/yr
90th Percentile
Top earners
$67.92
$141,274/yr
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
| State | Postings | Median Hourly | Pay Range | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ILIllinois | 864 | $62.34 | $59 - $65 | 57 |
OHOhio | 803 | $59.94 | $55 - $63 | 70 |
NCNorth Carolina | 756 | $52.78 | $50 - $56 | 75 |
AZArizona | 725 | $56.94 | $53 - $60 | 58 |
NYNew York | 566 | $62.23 | $61 - $66 | 69 |
CACalifornia | 509 | $64.94 | $57 - $74 | 57 |
INIndiana | 502 | $57.90 | $55 - $62 | 64 |
TXTexas | 413 | $44.89 | $41 - $49 | 69 |
MOMissouri | 358 | $58.03 | $55 - $62 | 53 |
MAMassachusetts | 346 | $65.91 | $60 - $71 | 63 |
IAIowa | 333 | $60.11 | $56 - $63 | 59 |
COColorado | 285 | $48.42 | $45 - $53 | 57 |
WIWisconsin | 259 | $59.28 | $54 - $66 | 55 |
VAVirginia | 256 | $56.00 | $52 - $59 | 60 |
KSKansas | 255 | $47.28 | $44 - $53 | 60 |
BY CITY
BY EMPLOYER
See which employers pay the most and least for Telemetry Nurse positions.
Kaiser Permanente
5 postings
$106.13/hr
$106 - $118/hr
Theraex Staffing Services
6 postings
$88.04/hr
$77 - $90/hr
Express Healthcare Staffing Ny
5 postings
$81.61/hr
$72 - $82/hr
Compunnel Healthcare
13 postings
$75.00/hr
$59 - $87/hr
Reliant Staffing Services
5 postings
$74.00/hr
$73 - $76/hr
Uniti Med
126 postings
$41.66/hr
$26 - $92/hr
Commonspirit Health
13 postings
$46.50/hr
$38 - $77/hr
American Medical Staffing
40 postings
$46.83/hr
$34 - $62/hr
Specialty Professional Services
27 postings
$47.39/hr
$39 - $62/hr
Nuwest Travel Nursing
56 postings
$49.22/hr
$38 - $65/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median | Range | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse RN - Telemetry | 4,306 | $58.40/hr | $52 - $64 | $121,472 |
| Medical-surgical Telemetry RN | 840 | $57.22/hr | $52 - $61 | $119,018 |
| Med/surg Telemetry RN | 437 | $61.19/hr | $57 - $65 | $127,275 |
| Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN | 310 | $59.50/hr | $57 - $62 | $123,760 |
| Local Contract Nurse RN - Telemetry | 208 | $49.00/hr | $43 - $55 | $101,920 |
| Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse | 124 | $59.28/hr | $52 - $63 | $123,302 |
| Nurse - Telemetry $2,088/wk | 100 | $58.00/hr | $58 - $58 | $120,640 |
| Medical-surgical Telemetry Float RN | 74 | $62.77/hr | $60 - $65 | $130,562 |
| Nurse - Telemetry $1,764/wk | 73 | $49.00/hr | $49 - $49 | $101,920 |
| Medical/surgical Telemetry RN | 73 | $57.67/hr | $52 - $65 | $119,954 |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Understand the education, licensing, and certification requirements needed to pursue a nursing career.
ADN
Associate Degree in Nursing
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
LPN/LVN
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
RN
Registered Nurse
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
NP
Nurse Practitioner
Complete an accredited nursing program
ADN, BSN, or direct-entry MSN
Pass the NCLEX examination
NCLEX-PN for LPNs, NCLEX-RN for RNs
Apply for state licensure
Each state has its own board of nursing
Obtain specialty certifications
CCRN, CEN, OCN, or other specialty certs
Certifications demonstrate expertise and can significantly increase earning potential
PAY FACTORS
MARKET TRENDS
Current Month (Jan 2026)
$65.00
Median Hourly
653
Job Postings
69
Companies Hiring
145
Cities
Aug 2025
$59.50/hr
195 postings • 39 companies
Sep 2025
$56.00/hr
906 postings • 80 companies
Oct 2025
$56.53/hr
8,036 postings • 131 companies
Nov 2025
$61.67/hr
1,379 postings • 89 companies
Dec 2025
$63.02/hr
788 postings • 75 companies
Jan 2026
$65.00/hr
653 postings • 69 companies
FAQ
The median Telemetry Nurse salary is $58.00 per hour, or $120,640 annually. Pay ranges from $46.00/hr (10th percentile) to $67.92/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 11,961 job postings, the highest paying states for Telemetry Nurses include Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina. California typically offers the highest rates due to cost of living and demand.
There are currently 11,961 Telemetry Nurse job postings across 100 states, from 156 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.
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