Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry Float RN — Night Shift | Long Beach, CA

13-Week Contract | Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12)

This float position covers a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit managing a diverse adult and geriatric patient population across multiple diagnoses, including neurology, stroke, cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, oncology, wound care, and post-surgical cases. Candidates must be comfortable floating within the hospital based on census needs, including to ED holding areas.

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Float required across MS/Tele and ED holding
• Self-scheduling unit

Patient Care Details

• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics

• Robust interdisciplinary support including Respiratory Services, Physical Therapy, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, and Phlebotomy

Required Certifications

• BLS
• EKG certification (provided by the facility)

Key Clinical Skills Required

• Telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (on-unit and remote monitoring)
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral IV care
• Port access and management
• Blood product administration
• Heparin and IV insulin protocols
• PCA management
• Pre/post hemodialysis management
• Post cardiac angiogram and post-MI care
• Wound care and wound vac
• Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Procedural sedation monitoring

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• California RN license required — must be in hand at time of submission
• 1 professional reference within the past 2 years
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• First-time travelers welcome