Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry: Torrance, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry

NuWest is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an 8-week contract opportunity in the Los Angeles, California area. In this role, you will care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and close observation, including those with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and complex medical-surgical conditions. The ideal candidate is a confident, detail-oriented RN who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, communicates clearly across the care team, and is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms; identify, interpret, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in patient status
• Perform comprehensive admission, ongoing, and discharge assessments; develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Administer medications and IV therapies, including titrated cardiac drips, according to physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor vital signs, hemodynamic status, intake and output, and laboratory results; recognize early signs of clinical deterioration, escalate abnormal findings promptly, and participate in rapid response and code situations
• Perform skilled nursing procedures including IV insertion and maintenance, wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, EKG acquisition, and neurological assessments such as NIHSS scoring
• Document all patient care activities accurately and in real time within the electronic medical record, and provide thorough hand-off communication at shift change and during transfers of care
• Collaborate with physicians, case management, and the interdisciplinary team on rounds and discharge planning, and provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, and post-discharge self-care
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation, infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements; delegate and supervise support staff within scope of practice; perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in the State of California
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical experience in a Level I trauma, metropolitan-area facility
• Current AHA BLS, MAB or CPI, and NIHSS certifications
• LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be issued by the City of Los Angeles), and completion of the LA County Employee Health Clearance prior to assignment start date
• Must be able to pass required background checks and drug screening

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you're on assignment

Ready for your next Telemetry RN opportunity? Apply today and let NuWest help you take the next step in your healthcare career!