Telemetry

Telemetry Registered Nurse — Night Shift

Grass Valley, CA | 13-Week Contract | Nights

This telemetry unit provides cardiac-focused care, managing stable patients on continuous cardiac monitoring, including those receiving non-titrating Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin drips, as well as general medical overflow.

Shift Details

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays rotate with core staff (travelers work 2 of 3 major holidays)
• Self-scheduling with manager approval; schedules posted 4 weeks out
• Overtime and extra shifts available

Float & Coverage

• First to float; may float to Med/Surg and Telemetry units

Clinical Requirements

• Must be able to independently read and interpret EKG/rhythm strips
• A basic dysrhythmia competency exam is required prior to contract acceptance (two attempts permitted)
• Charge RN rounds with the interdisciplinary team; hospitalist/intensivist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy are available 24/7

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Orientation

• Facility-wide orientation held in Sacramento during the first week
• Unit-specific orientation: 1–2 days with a preceptor on the floor

Additional Details

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Scrub color: Navy; undershirts must be navy, white, or black; navy scrub jacket optional
• Two supervisory references required at submittal (one within 12 months, one within 3 years); charge nurse references accepted
• BSN not required; active RN license required