Telemetry

Telemetry RN — Travel Contract | La Jolla, CA

Day Shift | 3×12-Hour | 07:00–19:30 | 13-Week Contract | Start: November 2, 2026

This Telemetry unit cares for an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses spanning orthopedics, general surgery, urology, neurology, and trauma. You'll manage moderate-to-high acuity patients requiring telemetry monitoring, neurological assessment, and a broad range of medical-surgical interventions.

Clinical Scope

• Cardiac telemetry and remote monitoring; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Management of vasoactive and cardiac drips (no titration required)
• BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral IV care
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips; heparin protocols
• Blood product administration; thrombolytic agents
• Pre/post cardiac cath, post-MI, pre/post cardiac surgery, post angiogram
• Neurological patients including CVA, intracranial bleeds, TBI, and seizure disorders
• Substance withdrawal, renal failure, total joint replacement, and ortho trauma
• Wound care, wound vac, surgical drains, chest tube management, PCA, and pacemaker care

Schedule & Commitments

• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; at least one holiday (including the holiday weekend)
• Float required to like or lower acuity units across the health system (up to 5 campuses), excluding the ED

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of concurrent Telemetry/Med-Surg experience
• Active California RN license (Temp or Perm) in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Travel nursing experience required
• Electronic health record proficiency required within the last 6 months of work history
• Community hospital experience required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• 1 supervisory reference required; 7 days max RTO