Med Surg Telemetry RN
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

MS Tele RN, 9th Floor PCU

Location: Oakland, California Contract length: 13 weeks Employment type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:00), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend
• On call as needed
• Travelers can expect about 1.5 hours' notice before shift start in most cases if floating is requested

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice
• Depending on need and census, may float to rehab units on other campuses
• Travelers are expected to be flexible about floating to different campuses or within the hospital
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested

Role Summary

Provides acute patient care on a telemetry unit, including assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and coordination of care transitions. Communicates with physicians and the care team, documents in the electronic health record, and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to newly hired staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 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

Facility Documents

• Multiple review-and-sign documents before start, including job description, code of conduct, confidentiality and HIPAA agreements, badge form, and orientation booklet with post-test
• Vendor, code of conduct, and overpayment refund policy trainings
• General regulatory orientation for contracted workers