Job ID: 899081
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / PCU
LocationGlendale, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Candidates must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a Telemetry/PCU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (1:3 on select units), managing common diagnoses including cardiac conditions, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory illness, and sepsis
- Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit monitor techs are available but RNs must be able to read and interpret their own strips
- Administer and manage titratable drips including heparin, as well as set-rate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and dobutamine
- Float as needed - Telemetry I nurses may float to Med/Surg or Rehab; select unit nurses may float to ICU/CCU; travelers are typically first to float
- Collaborate with Patient Care Techs (typically 1-2 per shift depending on census) and interdisciplinary team members including Respiratory Therapy
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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 the 3 major holidays
Preferred Experience / Skills- Minimum 2 years of experience in telemetry; candidates with CCU or high-acuity step-down experience preferred for select unit placement
- Experience with titratable drip management (titration experience preferred but not required)
- Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work across multiple Telemetry/PCU units in a well-established acute care setting with a strong traveler presence and structured orientation support
- Modified self-scheduling may be available based on unit staffing needs, offering flexibility within a structured environment