Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,250 to $2,450 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,250 to $2,450 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Telemetry | San Luis Obispo, CA | 13 Weeks Contract

Ready to take your telemetry expertise on the road? We’re looking for an experienced Registered Nurse – Telemetry (RN – Tele) to join a dedicated cardiac and acute-care team in San Luis Obispo, CA.

If you can read a rhythm, spot a change before it becomes a problem, and keep your patients calm while the monitors do their thing, this assignment could be your next great opportunity.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Telemetry (RN – Tele)
• Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2,250 to $2,450

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring telemetry and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and neurological status
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and cardiac rhythm
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments
• Monitor telemetry data and communicate significant rhythm changes or abnormalities to physicians and the healthcare team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Assist with admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, medication administration, and hospital protocols
• Respond appropriately to rapid response and emergency situations
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the patient's hospital stay

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry or acute-care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and patient assessment
• Experience caring for patients with cardiac, medical, and post-surgical conditions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Strong commitment to patient safety and evidence-based nursing care