Telemetry

Telemetry / Med-Surg RN — Travel Contract

San Pedro, CA | Days 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 13 Weeks

This acute care facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a day-shift telemetry travel assignment. The unit manages a diverse adult and geriatric population with diagnoses spanning neurology, cardiology, respiratory, GI/GU, endocrine, and surgical services.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Neuro: CVA, TIA, seizure
• Cardiac: chest pain, non-STEMI, uncontrolled A-fib, CHF, elevated troponin
• Respiratory: ia, COVID, COPD, TB
• GI/GU/Endocrine: SBO, GIB, pancreatitis, acute renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes, urosepsis
• Surgical: hip/knee replacement, hysterectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colectomy
• Skin/Wound: cellulitis, wound care

Required Skills — Non-Negotiable

Candidates must have hands-on experience with ventilated patients and tracheostomy management. Applications without these skills cannot be considered.

Additional required competencies include: telemetry monitoring, cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management, BiPAP/CPAP, central/PICC line care, chest tubes, heparin and insulin protocols, ABG interpretation, and wound VAC management.

Schedule & Logistics

• Shift: Day, 3×12 (07:00–19:00), every other weekend required

• Float: Required to med-surg; may also float to a nearby sister facility
• On-call: Not required
• Scrubs: Any color
• Parking: Complimentary
• Orientation: 12 hours

Certifications Required

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Active compact or California license required at submission (no pending licenses)
• All RTO must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays