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