Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Long Beach, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring 2 years of cardiac tele experience and a CA RN license in hand.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Telemetry/MedSurg Tele CMU unit
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Shift schedule is 3x12 hour nights (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend coverage required, with weekend shifts as needed
• Floating required to MedSurg and ED hold based on census
• Uses Omnicell medication system and EPIC for documentation
• Communication follows SBAR protocol

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• EKG test required onsite
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience required - no exceptions
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with pacemakers (temporary/permanent), post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, and TAVR
• Proficient in central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care and management
• Experience with blood product administration and phlebotomy
• Skilled in IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Knowledge of CVA care, ortho trauma, and total joint replacement management
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Skilled in wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis management
• One professional reference required (within 2 years)

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive cardiac telemetry nursing care including on-the-unit monitoring and rapid response/code team coordination
• Manage patients with complex cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and gastrointestinal needs
• Required to float within the hospital based on patient census
• Scrub attire required in navy blue or solid colors
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO must be submitted for consideration prior to assignment start; no additions after submission
• Previous permanent staff of the facility are not eligible for consideration