Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry / MedSurg CMU — Travel RN

Long Beach, CA | 13-Week Contract | Nights

Shift: 4x12-Hour Nights (19:00–07:30)

Unit Overview

This cardiac telemetry/MedSurg combined unit cares for adult and geriatric patients across a broad spectrum of cardiac and medical-surgical conditions. The unit is fast-paced, with float expectations to MedSurg and ED hold based on census. Weekend coverage is required on an every-other-weekend basis.

Clinical Scope

Candidates must have solid cardiac telemetry experience — this is a hard requirement. Expected competencies include:

• Continuous telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and management
• Pre/post care for cardiac cath, cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac surgery, and TAVR
• Pacemaker management (temporary and permanent)
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols
• Central line, PICC, and peripheral IV care; port access
• Blood product administration and phlebotomy
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Chest tube management, wound care/wound vac
• Non-invasive airway management including CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• ABG interpretation
• CVA, ortho trauma, and total joint replacement care
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with cardiac telemetry (required)
• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS, EKG (tested onsite)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• 1 professional reference within the past 2 years

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Navy blue or solid color
• Orientation includes non-billable module hours completed on-site
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible