Telemetry

Telemetry Nurse – Neuro/Spine Tele Unit | Nights | Santa Cruz, CA

Contract: 13 weeks | Start Date: December 7, 2026

Shift: 12-Hour Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Unit Overview

This is a true telemetry unit focused on neurological and spine patients. Candidates must have a minimum of two full years of solid telemetry experience and be comfortable reading and interpreting EKG strips independently.

Clinical Details

• Patient population: telemetry, neuro, and spine diagnoses
• High-acuity telemetry monitoring required
• Hospitalist/intensivist in-house support
• IV and PICC team available during the day; respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• Charge nurse on unit (non-patient-carrying)
• PCT support varies based on census

Schedule & Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff
• Scrub color: Navy

Floating

Travelers are assigned a home-base unit but are required to float between the telemetry and med-surg units. One shift of orientation is provided on each unit. Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts canceled per 13-week contract.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of recent, solid telemetry experience (required for night shift)
• Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation