Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Merced, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,484/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,218/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,266/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
RN Telemetry
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced RN Telemetry professional for a travel assignment in California. This opportunity is ideal for a telemetry nurse who is comfortable caring for acute-care patients and floating across telemetry and medical-surgical telemetry units as needed.
Start Dates
Winter Start Dates Available:
- October 26, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 30, 2026
- December 14, 2026
Traveler Eligibility
- 50-mile radius rule applies
- Local rates are not available
- Candidates cannot currently be or have been permanent or per diem employees at another CommonSpirit facility within the past 12 months
- Candidates cannot maintain a second job during the assignment and must prioritize the travel assignment schedule
Hiring & Submission Process
- Candidate profile will undergo an initial profile review
- Traveler will complete a SmartSheet email as part of the submission process
- Clinical team will review the profile and provide a recommendation
- No pre-screen interview is required
- If clinically recommended, the candidate will proceed to an interview with the Unit Manager
- Candidate availability for a Zoom interview should be provided at submission
Floating Requirements
Travelers may be required to float based on hospital staffing needs to:
- 4th Floor Telemetry
- 5th Floor Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- 6th Floor Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- 7th Floor Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Candidates should be comfortable working across telemetry and MS Tele environments.
Area & Lifestyle
The assignment offers convenient access to a variety of outdoor recreation and nearby destinations:
- Located centrally to several national parks
- Yosemite National Park: Approximately 1–2 hours away
- Nearby lakes include:
- McClure Lake
- McSwain Lake
- Don Pedro Lake
- Lake Yosemite
- Opportunities for hiking, outdoor sports, and trails
- Farmers markets available in nearby communities
- Nearby towns include Atwater, Linton, and Le Grand
- Approximately 2 hours from San Francisco and Sacramento
- Approximately 1 hour from Fresno and Modesto
- Nearby day-trip destinations include Mariposa, Groveland, and El Portal
- Affordable housing options may be available in the surrounding California communities
Additional Information
This assignment provides the opportunity to work within a supportive travel environment while exploring Central California's outdoor recreation, lakes, trails, and nearby destinations. Travelers may have the opportunity to extend through their one-year mark, subject to facility needs and applicable assignment policies.
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Employer
First Connect Health
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About Merced, CA
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Merced, CA here's what you should know:- Merced's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high is around 95°F, and the winter average low is around 38°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
- Merced is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Merced has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Merced offers a variety of restaurants, especially with diverse cuisines.
- It has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and water sports on nearby lakes.
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