Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

Neuro Tele RN (Travel)

Location: Redding, California Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12 hours (6:45 PM to 7:15 AM range, per source as written: 6:45-7:15) Hours: 36 per week

Required Qualifications

• Active CA RN license
• 3 years of experience in the specialty (the source lists both 2+ and 2-3 years; the higher requirement is used)
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• COVID vaccine (certification required)
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Open to first-time travelers

Unit and Assignment Details

• Unit: Tele - 4West (Telemetry, 4West)
• Beds: 22 beds, usually full
• Patient types: Stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, mixed medical telemetry
• Ratio: 1 RN to 3-4 patients
• Float scope: Floats to IMCU (2West) or Med/Surg departments. First to float.
• Titration: RNs are not required to titrate drips. Common set-rate or protocol drips: heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, DKA protocol.
• Monitoring: Central telemetry monitoring with 2 monitor techs (GE Apex telemetry boxes)
• Charge and support: One nurse shift manager and one resource/break RN who does not take patient assignments
• Aides: 1-2 unit aides
• Respiratory equipment: BiPAP, CPAP, and HFNC. No ventilators.
• Orientation: 1 shift on unit
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Scheduling

• Schedules are posted about 3 weeks in advance
• Self-scheduling by seniority, with shift trades available
• No block scheduling
• 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holidays: works into the permanent staff rotation
• No call or standby requirement

Unit Culture and Expectations

• Very busy unit with a focus on bedside shift report, patient experience, HCAHPS, core measures, and stroke measures
• Seeks a self-motivated, team-oriented traveler who is invested in the unit's mission and values
• Described as very traveler-friendly