TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Glendale, California, 91204!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG interpretation
Must-Have: 2 years of experience in CCU or high-end stepdown unit preferred.
Description:
Candidates must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
The unit is split into multiple areas with a total of 76 beds across different floors.
Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4, except for specific areas where it is 1:3.
The role requires basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, NIH stroke scale, and EKG interpretation certification.
Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, congestive heart failure, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory issues, and sepsis.
Titrating of drips is required for medications such as heparin as well as set-rate drips like Cardizem and amiodarone.
Charge nurses typically do not take a patient load.
Patient care technicians are available, with 1-2 assigned per shift based on census.
The unit has respiratory equipment, but experience with vents is not required.
Monitor technicians are present, but RNs must be able to read and interpret their own telemetry strips.
The shifts are 12 hours, and self-scheduling is modified based on staffing needs.
Weekend work is required every other weekend.
Holiday staffing includes one major and one minor holiday.
There is no call or standby requirement.
Floating occurs, with travelers required to float first.
Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service skills and be team-oriented.
The environment can be challenging, especially in specific areas where the teamwork dynamic may vary.
Travelers are common within the unit.
Cancellations can occur up to four times during the assignment duration.
The charting system used is Cerner.
COVID vaccination is required for certification.