Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Sacramento, CA

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Sacramento, California, 95823!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Sacramento, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Every Other Weekend (Saturday & Sunday)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 27-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit serving a diverse patient population including GI, GU, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, chest tubes, bariatrics, orthopedic pre- and post-op, and psychiatric patients, among others
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips; strips are printed every 4 hours and must be verified and documented by the RN — proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips is required
• Titrate drips including Heparin, Diltiazem, and Amiodarone per physician orders
• Adapt to a multicultural patient environment utilizing available translator services (Proprio, Language Line, tablets, and video options); maintain an open and respectful approach to diverse cultures and dialects
• Float in-house as needed to ER holds, Definitive Observation units, and occasionally to other area facilities; mid-shift float to another facility is rare but possible
• Follow surgeon-specific protocols and support OB overflow couplet care as needed, with OB RN float coverage available

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of California
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Ability to titrate IV drips per physician orders
• Completion of the DYS Exam through UNA is required prior to contract start; candidates must score 80% or higher within 2 attempts within 24–48 hours of assignment
• Two supervisory references from the submitting modality required at time of submittal (charge nurse references accepted); one within the past 12 months and one within the past 3 years

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with high-acuity and diverse patient populations, including patients experiencing homelessness, substance use, or lower health literacy
• Familiarity with Phillips monitoring systems
• Experience with BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy (ventilators are not used on this unit)
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered if they demonstrate a willingness to seek support

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative environment with charge nurses who provide break relief and RN aide support available based on census and staffing needs
• Self-scheduling is utilized, offering some flexibility in shift selection within a structured, manager-balanced framework

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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