Med Surg Tele

Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) | Night Shift | Los Angeles, CA

Contract: 26 weeks | Start Date: November 16, 2026

Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Scrubs: Royal Blue

About the Role

This telemetry unit cares for a broad patient population spanning adolescents through geriatrics, with a clinical focus on cardiac monitoring, post-procedural care, and respiratory management. Float capability to Med-Surg and other Tele units is required.

Clinical Scope

• Cardiac telemetry: rhythm interpretation, dysrhythmia management, on-unit and remote monitoring
• Post-cardiac angiogram, pre/post cardiac cath, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Ventilator management (chronic/long-term), tracheostomy care, chest tube management
• Non-invasive respiratory support: HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen therapy
• IV therapy: blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, IV starts
• Medication management: heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Use of Rapid Response Teams

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Pre-Start Requirements

• Advanced EKG exam (80% minimum; two attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Onsite EKG competency (rhythm strips + general questions, 45-minute time limit)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience
• Active California RN license required
• First-time travelers welcome
• Every other weekend coverage required; no on-call obligation
• No RTO during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Smoke/nicotine-free facility; must arrive free of tobacco odor