Telemetry Registered Nurse
Santa Cruz, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Telemetry nursing position location not provided. The role supports patients with telemetry, neurological, and spinal conditions in an acute care setting. Night-shift clinicians monitor cardiac rhythms, provide clinical care for assigned patients, and may float between telemetry and medical-surgical units.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications: At least 4 years of experience, including 2 full years of solid telemetry experience for night-shift practice; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; ability to read electrocardiogram (EKG) strips and care for telemetry patients.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient assignments may have a 5:1 ratio.
  • Floating is required between telemetry and medical-surgical units, with one orientation shift on each unit.
  • Common patient populations include telemetry, neurological, and spinal conditions.
  • Mechanical ventilation experience is not required for this role.
  • In-house hospitalist and intensivist coverage is available.
  • Intravenous and peripherally inserted central catheter support is available during the day.
  • Respiratory therapy and pharmacy coverage are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Holiday participation follows the permanent staff holiday rotation.

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