Telemetry RN
Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center

Telemetry

Overview

• Travel/contract RN role in Antioch, California.
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.
• Every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• 1 year of experience in Med Surg / Telemetry.
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythms efficiently, including recognition of common arrhythmias (A-fib, A-flutter, SVT, VT, PVCs, PACs) and identification of rate, rhythm, intervals, and clinical significance.
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Amiodarone drips, including understanding of loading dose vs. maintenance infusion and monitoring for hypotension, bradycardia, and QT prolongation.
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Cardizem (Diltiazem) drips for rate control with BP/HR monitoring and recognition of contraindications.
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Dobutamine drips for cardiogenic shock with hemodynamic response titration and monitoring for tachyarrhythmias.
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Lasix drips with safe administration, diuresis monitoring, and electrolyte/renal function considerations.
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Insulin drips with protocol-based titration, glucose monitoring, and transition to subcutaneous insulin.
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Heparin drips with protocol-driven titration based on aPTT or anti-Xa, monitoring for bleeding and HIT risk, and weight-based dosing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.

Assignment Details

• 13-week contract.
• Acute patient setting.
• Assigned area includes telemetry care and rhythm interpretation.
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) at a basic level.

Clinical Focus

• Direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Care includes recognition of common arrhythmias such as A-fib, A-flutter, SVT, VT, PVCs, and PACs.