Telemetry

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

This fast-paced Telemetry unit focuses on neurological and mixed medical-telemetry patients. Common diagnoses include stroke, TIA, seizure, and traumatic brain injury. The unit runs at full capacity and maintains a strong emphasis on bedside shift report, patient experience, and stroke core measures.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Self-scheduling by seniority; shift trades available
• Schedules posted approximately 3 weeks in advance
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks | Start: October 20, 2026
• First to float (to IMCU or Med/Surg departments)
• No on-call requirement

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to or during orientation
• COVID vaccination required

Clinical Scope

• RNs manage central telemetry monitoring and must independently read and interpret cardiac strips; monitor techs are available but strip interpretation is a nurse responsibility
• Common drips in use: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, DKA protocol (set-rate; titration not required)
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula; no ventilators
• 1–2 unit aides on shift; charge nurse and resource/break RN do not carry patient assignments

Requirements

• 2–3 years of telemetry or neuro-telemetry experience preferred; first-time travelers considered
• BSN not required
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to patient experience standards
• Scrubs: Navy

Orientation consists of one shift on the unit.