Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Glendale, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | TelemetryLocation: 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 | Must be available for 2 of 3 major holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Telemetry/PCU setting managing common diagnoses including cardiac conditions, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory illness, and sepsis
• Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips using GE telepacks; monitor techs are available on all units but RNs must be independently able to read and interpret 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 guidelines based on unit staffing needs; no block scheduling available

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• EKG interpretation course/certification required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio experience: 1:4 (most units) or 1:3 (6 North); candidates assigned to 6 North must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a CCU or high-acuity stepdown unit
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach are essential

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience preferred
• Experience with titratable drips (e.g., heparin) is a plus, though not required
• Ventilator exposure beneficial for 6 North candidates; respiratory therapy manages vent maintenance
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity telemetry environment with diverse patient populations and strong interdisciplinary support including monitor techs and Patient Care Techs on every shift
• Travelers are a common and valued part of the care team across these units

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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