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Job ID: 892572
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,337.75
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Location
Redding, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Telemetry unit with a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, and mixed medical telemetry patients
- Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips using GE Apex Telemetry boxes; passing a dysrhythmia exam is required
- Manage set-rate and protocol-driven drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and DKA protocols (titration of drips is not required)
- Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); no ventilator management required
- Conduct bedside shift reports with a strong focus on patient experience, HCAHPS scores, and core measures — specifically stroke measures
- Float as needed to the IMCU or Med/Surg departments
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of California
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Telemetry or a related specialty; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to or during unit orientation
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for stroke, TIA, seizure, or TBI patient populations
- Familiarity with stroke core measures and HCAHPS-focused care environments
- Comfort working in a consistently high-census, fast-paced telemetry setting
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to unit culture and mission-driven environments
Why Join Us
- Traveler-friendly unit with a supportive structure including a dedicated Nurse Shift Manager, a Resource/Break RN, central telemetry monitoring with two Monitor Techs, and 1–2 Unit Aides — charge staff do not take patient assignments
- Flexible scheduling with self-scheduling options, shift trade availability, and schedules posted approximately three weeks in advance