Nurse Manager (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Available
Location: Southern California
Compensation: $136,747 - $198,283 + comprehensive benefits
About the Opportunity
A respected acute care hospital in Southern California is seeking an experienced Manager of Med/Surg/Telemetry to provide leadership for a busy inpatient nursing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who can support high-quality patient care, staff coordination, operational excellence, and day-to-day departmental performance.
This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse who brings recent Med/Surg and Telemetry experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Why This Region?
This part of Southern California offers a highly desirable lifestyle with warm weather, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to both outdoor recreation and major metro amenities. It is an appealing region for professionals seeking career growth along with a strong quality of life.
Position Summary
The Manager of Med/Surg/Telemetry is responsible for overseeing clinical and operational functions within the department. This leader will help ensure efficient workflow, strong team performance, regulatory compliance, and excellent patient care outcomes.
The ideal candidate is organized, clinically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-volume acute care setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Med/Surg/Telemetry department
- Support safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivery
- Help coordinate departmental operations, workflow, and staff performance
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role
- Communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Use sound judgment to define problems, gather data, and reach appropriate conclusions
- Ensure accurate documentation and attention to operational detail
- Support compliance with hospital standards, policies, and clinical expectations
- Utilize computer systems effectively in support of departmental operations
- Interpret or develop competency in basic telemetry/EKG monitoring requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent department-specific experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry required
- Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience in a related department preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong computer skills required
- High attention to detail and accuracy required
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field required
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred
Licensure & Certifications
- Current California RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- Basic EKG/telemetry interpretation experience required, or willingness to complete a Basic EKG course within six months of employment
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range of $136,747 - $198,283
- Sign-on bonus available
- Full benefits package
- Full-time exempt opportunity
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
- Occasional travel may be required