Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical With Telemetry Location not provided. This acute-care position supports patients with medical-surgical and telemetry needs, including cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, postoperative, behavioral health, and substance-withdrawal conditions. The role requires telemetry interpretation, care coordination across diverse patient populations, and participation in a rotating schedule.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, with every-other-weekend coverage and rotation for major holidays.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing with telemetry
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Registered Nurse licensure eligible for submission
• Additional Information:
  • Acute-care assignment supporting a 27-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit
  • Patient populations include gastrointestinal, genitourinary, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, sepsis, chest tube, postoperative, orthopedic, behavioral health, substance-withdrawal, obstetric overflow, and complex social-care needs
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips is required; strips are verified and documented by the Registered Nurse
  • Ability to titrate commonly used infusions, including heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone, according to orders
  • Respiratory support may include continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow therapy
  • The role involves working with translator services and adapting care to multicultural populations and varying health-literacy levels
  • Unit orientation includes 12 days of precepted clinical orientation
  • Navy scrubs are required; undershirts and scrub jackets must comply with the stated dress code
  • Minimal or no fragrances are permitted, and headphones and cell phones are not permitted in patient-care areas

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits