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Med Surg Tele
Downey, CA
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN – 13-Week Contract
Shift & Schedule
Day shift, 3x12-hour (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Weekends required | Holidays mandatory | Max 3 days RTO per contract (none first two weeks)
About the Role
Join the facility's medical-surgical telemetry unit caring for a mixed patient population including post-stroke (CVA/TIA), medical, telemetry, and surgical/cardiac overflow patients. You'll manage acute and complex patients with a daily census of approximately 36.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
- Continuous telemetry monitoring; interpret and manage dysrhythmias
- Administer IV insulin and blood products; manage heparin protocols
- Central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care; phlebotomy
- Chest tube and tracheostomy management
- Non-invasive airway support (CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)
- Feeding tube care; continuous bladder irrigation; pre/post hemodialysis management
- Wound care and wound vac therapy
- Coordinate with Rapid Response Teams, IV teams, respiratory, PT, pharmacy, and other support services
Required Qualifications
- Current California RN license
- Minimum 2 years med-surg/telemetry experience
- Charge nurse experience required
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
- Advanced EKG competency exam (must score 80%+ before start; one onsite attempt)
- References and certification copies required with submission
Pre-Assignment
Clinical and non-clinical orientation modules required prior to start (up to 10 billable hours).