Travel
Telemetry
San Jose, CA
Telemetry / PCU Travel Nurse — San Jose, CA
13-Week Contract | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
This combined Telemetry/PCU unit manages a diverse cardiac and post-surgical patient population in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Patients include post-op open-heart day 3, stroke, angiogram, and PCI cases, as well as various post-operative surgical patients. Clinical procedures include rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, wound vac care, TR band maintenance, swallow/dysphagia assessment, and post-procedural monitoring.
Shift & Schedule
- Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Rotating weekends; no on-call requirement
- No set schedule guaranteed
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: December 8, 2026
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1.5–2 years of telemetry experience
- Active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Strong rhythm interpretation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- PCU, telemetry, or stroke unit background
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and post-cardiac procedures
Float Requirements
- May float between Telemetry East/West and medical-surgical units as needed
Additional Details
- Scrubs: Any color
- Ideal candidate is compassionate, coachable, open-minded, and comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment