MS/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry Nights

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current California RN license (in hand)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RNs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Cardiac Rhythm Identification) within 1 year prior to start (does not expire)
• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor (must be obtained within 30 days after start; Blue Fire Card only, Red card not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required per specialty)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, STABLE, Maternal Fetal Triage Index) but not specifically for this MS/Telemetry role

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Standard background check including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/school
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check
• HHS/OIG check
• Education verification (transcript, diploma, or equivalent)
• Sex offender search
• Employment application
• Professional references (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (acceptable masks: 3M Aura 9205+ or 3M 1860 Small)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (QGold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella: positive titers required; low titers require booster; declinations generally not accepted except Hepatitis B with proof of prior vaccination or negative titer
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September - March)
• COVID vaccination plus booster or documented declination

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication and pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Annual skills checklist
• De-escalation modules attestation
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) training within 30 days of start (live 4-hour training; cost approx. $80)
• Arbitration agreement, voluntary meal waiver, access request form, and signed job description required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Badge and parking form
• Completion of orientation checklists within first 30 days (general orientation, unit-specific competency, CORE competency, unit tour)
• Fire Card course can be completed onsite (3-hour class, approx. $50, paid by clinician)
• Onsite PAPR testing available for failed mask fit tests (approx. $20 fee)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This role is for MS/Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Candidates must have all required licenses and certifications in hand before start.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)