According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in critical care and telemetry will be excellent. The intensive care unit of a hospital treats patients who are in critical condition and must receive constant monitoring and care. This requiring individuals to work long hours and be able to stand for the majority of a shift. The educational requirements for positions in the intensive care unit vary, but a telemetry nurse must complete an Associate's, Bachelor’s Degree, or receive a certificate from a nursing school to become eligible to take the national nursing licensing examination. After a candidate passes the examination, a nurse can begin their career as a registered nurse. Working as a telemetry or ICU nurse is extremely rewarding and salaries in this specialty range from $50,000 to $75,000 per year.