Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

Job Summary Telemetry (TELE) Nurse in Antioch, CA - This position involves providing specialized nursing care to adult patients within a healthcare facility. The nurse will assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including patient education and transitions of care, in an acute setting. The role focuses on delivering holistic, individualized care while fostering collaborative relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers. Job Details

• Certifications and Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; CA RN License required; BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience: Minimum one year current experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing; recent clinical experience and proficiency in telemetry and rhythm interpretation required.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Clinical Skills and Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythms including arrhythmias such as A-fib, A-flutter, SVT, VT, PVCs, PACs; experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Lasix, Insulin, and Heparin. Knowledge of electrolyte and renal function considerations, and assessment of fluid status.
• Additional Requirements: Experience with telemetry monitoring, understanding of cardiac drips titration, and critical care protocols.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must upload CA RN License and applicable certifications with expiration dates; minimum work history verification of 7 years; references within the last year.

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