TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in San Jose, California, 95124!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry (3CV West) | Days | 13-Week Contract
Location
San Jose, CA | Telemetry / PCU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Rotating Weekends | Projected Start: December 7, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 80-bed cardiovascular/telemetry unit, maintaining a 4:1 telemetry patient ratio or 3:1 PCU ratio
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry equipment including Alaris pumps, telemetry boxes, PCS pumps, and wound vacs
- Care for a diverse patient population including post-op cardiac and surgical patients, stroke patients, angiogram and PCI patients, and those requiring chest tube or TR band management
- Perform and assist with procedures such as swallow/dysphagia assessments, wound vac management, and rhythm interpretation
- Accurately document patient care activities using Meditech EMR
- Float to adjacent cardiovascular and med-surgical units as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California
- Minimum 1.5–2 years of telemetry nursing experience
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a PCU, telemetry, or stroke unit setting
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR
- Experience with post-open-heart, PCI, and angiogram patient populations
- Compassionate, adaptable, coachable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on a high-acuity cardiovascular unit with a well-staffed team including charge nurses, CNAs, and unit coordinators
- Gain valuable experience with a broad range of cardiac and surgical patient populations in a dynamic acute care setting