Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry / Med-Surg CMU — Travel RN

Long Beach, CA | Nights | 13-Week Contract

This cardiac telemetry step-down unit cares for adult and geriatric patients across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular and medical-surgical diagnoses. The unit manages patients pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, angiogram, MI, and TAVR, as well as patients with CVA, renal failure, ortho trauma, and total joint replacement.

Shift & Schedule

• 3×12-hour nights, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Float to Med/Surg and ED hold based on census

Required Certifications

• BLS
• NIHSS
• EKG (administered onsite)

Minimum Experience

• 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience required — this is a hard requirement; candidates without cardiac tele background will not be considered
• First-time travelers accepted
• California RN license must be in hand at time of submission

Clinical Skills Required

• Continuous telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Management of dysrhythmias; temporary and permanent pacemaker care
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Heparin and IV insulin protocols
• Central line, PICC, and port access/management
• Chest tube management, surgical drains, wound care/wound VAC
• Non-invasive airway management: CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation
• Pre/Post hemodialysis management, CBI, feeding tube care
• Blood product administration, phlebotomy

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Navy blue or solid color
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• 1 professional reference required (within 2 years)
• Orientation includes non-billable module hours completed onsite