Registered Nurse / Telemetry

Job Summary Telemetry Nurse in California - This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a telemetry unit, with responsibilities extending to float assignments across related units. The role requires a compassionate approach to managing high-acuity patients, including those with respiratory distress, CHF, COPD, and post-surgical conditions. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; valid license; 3 years of experience in telemetry nursing; experience with drips; experience with chest tubes preferred.
• Additional Information: This is a float pool position based at the organization’s facility but will be required to float to a nearby facility approximately 9 miles away. The unit features a high-acuity patient population with limited resources, requiring nurses to be adaptable, resourceful, and experienced in primary care nursing. The role involves a busy environment with minimal staffing resources, and adherence to unit-specific protocols is essential. Orientation includes initial shifts on the home unit, followed by orientation on other units and the nearby facility. The position is ideal for experienced nurses with a positive attitude and a caring heart.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits