Telemetry Registered Nurse
San Luis Obispo, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,316/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (6 PM – 6 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week)
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for a travel contract. The nurse will float between two units: a 14-bed MedSurg/Telemetry unit and a 44-bed main unit with a cardiac stepdown focus. Patient care includes surgical, orthopedic, medical, and cardiac cases such as post-cath, post-pacemaker, post-PCI, TAVR (day 1 or greater), CABG (day 1 or greater), sepsis, and respiratory distress.
Unit Details
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
- EMR system: Cerner
- Monitor system: Phillips with monitor tech support
- Nurse’s responsibilities include reading telemetry strips and managing drips (amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed rate insulin, nitro, dopamine for renal dosing)
- No ventilators, but may use BiPAP or CPAP
- Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
- Pharmacy not available 24/7; after-hours support via MAR system after 10 PM
- No IV team support
- Charge nurse role not required
- Nurse aides available: 1 on night shift, 1 on mid shift, 3-4 on day shift
- Floating required between the two units
- Orientation: 6 hours floor-specific orientation
Schedule & Work Requirements
- Weekend shifts: every other weekend (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule)
- Holidays worked in rotation with permanent staff
- Scrub color: navy
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience
- Active California RN license
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
- COVID-19 vaccination required
Additional Information
- Hospitalist or Intensivist available on call after hours
- Typical patient acuity includes stepdown cardiac patients and complex medical cases requiring telemetry monitoring
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
Cons
none
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About San Luis Obispo, CA
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
- The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.
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