RN - Telemetry

Job Opportunity

Shift Details

• Type: Day Shift
• Schedule: 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle
• Holiday Requirement: At least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• Floating: May be required to float across the organization to similar or lower acuity units (excluding the ED)

Qualifications

• Certifications:
  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Required Experience:
  • 2 years of charge experience
  • Experience in a community hospital setting
  • Travel experience required
• Charting System:
  • Experience with EPIC required

Skills and Responsibilities

• Manage patient care with a focus on:
  • Aneurysms and repair
  • BiPAP/CPAP management
  • Blood product administration
  • CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) management
  • Telemetry and remote monitoring
  • Discharge planning and education
  • Infection control and isolation precautions
• Must be familiar with various procedures including:
  • Central line care and management
  • Heparin protocols
  • PICC line management
  • Post-operative care for cardiac procedures
  • Management of vasoactive and cardiac drips
  • Wound care and management using wound vacs

Patient Care Details

• Patient Age Groups:
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
• Daily Patient Census: Varies
• Patient Diagnoses:
  • Variety including orthopedic, general, urology, tele, and trauma

Units and Scheduling

• Patient Ratios: 4 patients per nurse
• Float Pool Coverage: Required to float to other units as needed
• Number of Weekend Shifts: 4 shifts per 4-week cycle

Location

City and State: San Diego, CA

Additional Information

• Orientation: 36 hours
• Maximum RTO (Request Time Off): 7 days
• Return Staff Policy: 1 year to return
• Extension Policy: 1-year maximum, followed by 1 year wait to return

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to further their careers in a dynamic healthcare setting. If you meet the qualifications and are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.