MS/Tele Float RN
Los Angeles, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

MS/Tele Float

Role Overview

• Travel/Contract RN assignment in Los Angeles, California.
• 26-week contract.
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Float scope includes Med-Surg and other Tele units.
• Accepts first-time travelers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience).
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI.
• NIHSS.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Management of dysrhythmias.
• Telemetry - on the unit monitoring.
• Telemetry - remote monitoring.
• Use of Rapid Response Teams.
• Post Cardiac Angiogram care.
• Post MI care.
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath care.
• Blood Product Administration.
• Central line care/management.
• Experience with Epic.

Unit Details

• Average census: 36.
• 36 rooms/beds.
• Patient ratio: 1:4.
• Every other weekend coverage required.
• No call requirement.
• Scrubs: Royal Blue.

Patient Population

• Adolescents to geriatrics.

Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry on-unit monitoring
  • Telemetry remote monitoring
  • Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular:

  • Post cardiac angiogram
  • Post MI
  • Pre/post cardiac cath
  • Pre/post cardiac surgery
• IV therapy/phlebotomy:

  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
• Medications:

  • Heparin protocols
  • Manage cardiac drips, no titration
  • Manage vasoactive drips, no titration
• Respiratory/thoracic:

  • Care of chronic/long-term ventilated patient
  • Chest tubes: Emerson/Pleuravac
  • External CPAP/BIPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Nasal cannula
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Oxygen face masks
  • Tracheostomy management

Additional Notes

• Hard start: 11/2.