Telemetry

MedSurg/Telemetry RN – Night Shift | San Luis Obispo, CA

13-Week Contract | 36 Hours Guaranteed/Week

This position supports a two-area MedSurg/Telemetry unit serving a diverse patient population across surgical, orthopedic, medical, and cardiac stepdown acuity levels.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Holidays rotate with permanent staff
• Start date: October 26, 2026

Unit & Patient Population

The unit operates across two areas. One area focuses on surgical, orthopedic, and general medical patients, including those on heparin drips. The second area carries higher cardiac-focused acuity, functioning at a stepdown level, with patients including post-cath, post-pacemaker, post-PCI, post-TAVR (day 1+), post-CABG (day 1+), sepsis, and respiratory distress cases.

Drips Managed

Amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed-rate insulin, nitroglycerin, and dopamine (renal dosing only)

Clinical Support

• Respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Monitor technician on unit; nurses read telemetry strips
• BiPAP/CPAP possible; no ventilators
• Hospitalist/intensivist on call after hours
• No IV team on unit

Float Requirement

Nurses float between the two unit areas as needed.

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• BSN not required

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy
• Orientation: 6 hours floor-specific
• Cancellation policy: Up to 4 shifts may be canceled over a 13-week assignment