Telemetry

Travel RN – Telemetry | San Diego, CA | Day Shift | 13-Week Contract

This telemetry position supports a busy medical-surgical and telemetry unit serving adult and geriatric populations with a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic, general surgical, urological, neurological, and trauma cases.

Shift & Schedule

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Start date: December 14, 2026
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; at least one holiday shift required

Float Requirements

Nurses may be required to float across the system to like or lower-acuity units (excluding the ED) at multiple campuses based on need.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active California RN license (Temp or Perm) required at time of submittal
• BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS (may be obtained/renewed during onboarding)

Clinical Skills & Scope

• Cardiac telemetry and remote monitoring; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral IV care
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip management (non-titrating); heparin and insulin protocols
• CVA, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders
• Pre/post cardiac cath, cardiac surgery, and angiogram care
• BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tube management
• Thrombolytics, pacemaker management (temporary and permanent), wound care/wound vac

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of concurrent telemetry experience
• Travel nursing experience required
• Electronic health record proficiency within the last 6 months of work history
• No local candidates within 100-mile radius of San Diego

Interdisciplinary Support: Respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, IV team, physical therapy, social services, and more.