Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Downey, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,929/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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 (RN), MS/Tele
Overview
- Location: Downey, California
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Start: ASAP
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 to 19:30
- Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
- Schedule: MS/Tele days
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in California
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale certification, required for MS/Tele RNs)
- Experience with feeding tubes
- Experience with PICC lines
- IV insertion skills
- Experience with tracheostomy management
- Experience with CPAP
- Experience with BiPAP
- Experience with wound care
- Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications
- Experience accessing ports
- Central line care and management
Skills Required
- MS/Tele and telemetry monitoring on the unit
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Use of rapid response teams
- IV insulin and heparin protocols
- Feeding tube care and management
- Continuous bladder irrigation
- Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
- Accessing ports and blood product administration
- Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care and management; starting IVs
- PCA, CVA, and ortho trauma care; total joint replacements
- Surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
- External CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and other oxygen delivery (nasal cannula, face masks, portable tanks)
- Interpretation of ABGs
- Non-invasive airway and tracheostomy management
- Isolation precautions
- Wound care and wound vac
Time-Off Requests (RTO)
- No RTO during the first two weeks of the assignment
- Maximum of 3 RTO days
- Must be willing to work holidays
- RTO must be included on the submittal and cannot be changed once submitted, except to cancel requested time
- Confirm all dates needed off for the full 13-week contract
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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 Downey, CA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
- Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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