Telemetry

Telemetry RN – 13-Week Travel Contract | Redding, CA

This busy telemetry unit specializes in neurological and cardiac patients, including stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, and mixed medical telemetry cases. The unit runs at high capacity and maintains a strong focus on bedside shift report, patient experience, and stroke core measures.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW); first to float
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun)
• Holidays worked into permanent staff rotation
• Self-scheduling by seniority; shift trades available

Contract Details

• Start: October 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• COVID vaccine required
• Must pass dysrhythmia/telemetry strip interpretation exam

Clinical Scope

• Nurses read and interpret their own telemetry strips; central monitoring supported by two dedicated monitor techs
• Common drips: heparin, amiodarone, cardizem, DKA protocol (set-rate only; no drip titration required)
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula; no vents

Unit Support

• Shift nurse manager and dedicated resource/break RN (neither takes patient assignments)
• 1–2 unit aides per shift

Float & Dress Code

• May float to IMCU or Med/Surg
• Navy scrubs required (not provided)

Experience

• 2–3 years of telemetry or neuro-telemetry experience preferred; first-time travelers considered
• Self-motivated, team-oriented candidates who are committed to quality patient care will thrive here