Med Surg Tele

Telemetry Nurse — Los Angeles, CA

Day Shift | 26-Week Contract | Start Date: November 2, 2026

This telemetry unit cares for a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics, with an emphasis on cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and respiratory support — including chronic ventilator patients.

Shift & Schedule

• Days, 3×12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience
• Ventilator experience required
• Must be able to interpret and manage cardiac rhythms/EKG strips
• Active California RN license required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Pre-start: Advanced EKG competency exam (80% passing score, two attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)

Clinical Skills Required

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• On-unit and remote telemetry monitoring
• Post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath, post cardiac angiogram, pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, IV starts
• Heparin protocols; cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Ventilator care, tracheostomy management, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC
• Rapid Response Team utilization

Float Requirement

Must be able to float to Med-Surg and other telemetry units.

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Royal Blue
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Smoke/nicotine-free facility; must arrive free of tobacco odor
• No license restrictions, disciplinary actions, or background findings accepted
• First-time travelers welcome