Travel
Telemetry
San Luis Obispo, CA
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a registered nurse for its medical-surgical and telemetry unit on the night shift (6 PM – 6 AM). You'll provide care across two connected units with a mix of surgical, orthopedic, medical, and cardiac patients, including post-procedure cases (post-catheterization, post-pacemaker, post-PCI, TAVR, CABG) and acutely ill patients with sepsis and respiratory distress.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour nights: 6 PM – 6 AM
- Every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle)
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week contract
Clinical Details
- Floating: You'll float between the two units as census demands
- Common medications managed: Amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed-rate insulin, nitro, dopamine (renal dosing only)
- Respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP available; no mechanical ventilation
- Monitoring: Telemetry with dedicated monitor technician
- Support available: 24/7 respiratory therapy; hospitalist/intensivist on-call after hours
Requirements
- Current RN license
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Willingness to float between units
- Navy scrubs
Orientation
6 hours of floor-specific orientation provided.
Contract Details
The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.