Telemetry

Telemetry RN – Night Shift | Redding, CA | 13-Week Contract

This busy telemetry unit specializes in neurological and cardiac-medical patients, including those presenting with stroke, TIA, seizure, and traumatic brain injury. The unit runs a high-census environment with strong emphasis on stroke core measures, bedside shift report, and patient experience outcomes.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Fri/Sat nights)
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Self-scheduling by seniority; shift trades available
• Schedules posted approximately 3 weeks in advance

Clinical Details

• Common drips: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, DKA protocol (set rate; no titration required)
• Respiratory support: BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC (no ventilators)
• Central telemetry monitoring supported by two Monitor Techs; RNs must independently read and interpret rhythm strips and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Charge nurse and resource/break RN on each shift; neither carries a patient assignment
• 1–2 unit aides available per shift

Float Requirements

May float to the IMCU or Med/Surg departments

Requirements

• 2–3 years of telemetry or neuro-tele experience preferred; first-time travelers considered
• Active RN license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• COVID vaccination required
• Navy scrubs

Orientation

One unit-orientation shift provided

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks | Start: September 22, 2026
• Cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts may be canceled over a 13-week contract

This unit values self-motivated, team-oriented clinicians who take pride in patient experience and are ready to hit the ground running.