Med Surg Tele

Adult General Medical/Telemetry RN — Travel Contract

Long Beach, CA | Days | 13-Week Contract

This adult medical/telemetry unit cares for a high-acuity mix of adult and geriatric patients, including those with cardiac conditions, renal failure, post-procedure recovery needs, and complex medical diagnoses. The unit operates at a consistent census and requires nurses comfortable managing a broad telemetry scope.

Shift & Schedule

• 3×12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Any requested time off must be submitted at time of application

Clinical Skills Required

• Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management (unit and remote monitoring)
• Central line, PICC line, and port access/management
• Heparin and IV insulin protocols
• Blood product administration
• Pre/post hemodialysis management
• Post cardiac angiogram and post-MI care
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• PCA, feeding tube, and wound care/wound vac management
• Rapid Response and Code team utilization

Float Requirement

Nurses may float to Med/Surg and ED holding based on census needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• BLS required; EKG certification (provided by the facility)
• California RN license in hand at time of submission
• First-time travelers accepted if clinically experienced
• 1 professional reference required (within the past 2 years)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required

Orientation

Approximately 12 hours of orientation; onboarding modules (8–14 hours) are completed during this period and are non-billable.