Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Redding, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Redding, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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