Telemetry

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

This telemetry position offers night shift coverage (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3×12-hour shifts) at a multi-campus health system in San Diego. Available start dates are November 30, December 14, or January 13.

Unit & Patient Population

The unit serves adult and geriatric patients across a broad range of diagnoses including orthopedic, general surgical, urological, telemetry, and trauma presentations. Clinical scope includes:

• Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• CVA and intracranial bleed care, thrombolytic agent administration
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care
• Seizure disorder management, traumatic brain injury care
• Heparin and IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips
• Central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care
• Wound care, wound vac, and surgical drain management
• Pacemaker management (temporary and permanent)

Interdisciplinary support includes pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and social services.

Schedule & Float

• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights are considered weekends)
• At least one holiday shift, including the holiday weekend
• Float required across the system to like or lower acuity units (excluding ED)

Requirements

• Active California RN license (temp or perm) in hand at time of submittal
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Electronic health record proficiency required within the last 6 months of work history
• No candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility