Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Glendale, 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 Telemetry RN in Glendale, California, 91204!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / PCU
Location
Glendale, CA | Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Availability for 2 of 3 Major Holidays Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Telemetry/PCU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (1:3 on select units) for a patient population including cardiac, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory, and sepsis diagnoses
- Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips independently; monitor techs are available on all units but RNs must be able to read and interpret their own cardiac rhythms
- Administer and manage set-rate and titratable drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, and heparin
- Float to MedSurg, Rehab, or ICU/CCU as needed based on unit assignment and staffing requirements; travelers are typically first to float
- Collaborate with Patient Care Techs, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
- Adhere to modified self-scheduling practices based on unit staffing needs; no block scheduling available
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- EKG interpretation course completion required
- Ability to work every other weekend and 2 of 3 major holidays
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a CCU or high-acuity stepdown unit preferred, particularly for higher-acuity unit placement
- Prior telemetry nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Experience with titratable drips is a plus, though not required
- Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach to patient care
Why Join Us
- Travel nurses are a common and valued part of the care team on these units, offering a welcoming environment for contract staff
- Work in a dynamic, multi-unit telemetry environment with diverse patient acuity levels and opportunities to build specialized cardiac care skills
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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