Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse — Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks a Medical-Surgical Telemetry nurse for night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in a dynamic, multi-campus environment. This is a 17-week assignment with potential extension, running November 2, 2026 through February 27, 2027. Winter holiday coverage is essential; plan to work 2–3 major holidays based on unit needs.

Clinical Scope

You'll care for patients on telemetry monitoring across medical-surgical, stepdown, and overflow units. Your responsibilities include:

• Continuous cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Blood product administration and phlebotomy
• IV initiation and maintenance, PICC and port access
• Non-invasive airway management and high-flow oxygen delivery
• Post-cardiac catheterization and post-angiogram monitoring
• Tracheostomy and surgical drain care
• Rapid Response Team collaboration
• Care for patients with seizure disorders, renal conditions, trauma, and oncology (diagnostic/monitoring only—no active chemotherapy administration)

Requirements

• Current California nursing license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications (required at submission)
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience
• Proficiency with telemetry systems and remote monitoring
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation skills

Scheduling & Float

• Nights only: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Maximum 7 days unpaid time off outside blackout periods (Nov. 22–30, Dec. 21–Jan. 4)
• May float to affiliated campuses with 4–6 hours' notice; will not float mid-shift
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

What to Expect

Collaborative interdisciplinary team including respiratory, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response. Supportive unit secretary and 3 CNAs per shift.