Telemetry Nurse
Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Nurse (RN)

Location: Merced, California
Specialty: Telemetry (4th Floor)

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Telemetry, 4th Floor
• Number of Beds: 34
• Shift Times: 7 AM and 7 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Work one major and two minor holidays (same as core staff)
• Floating: Med Surg unit; travelers float first
• Charge Nurse: Yes, each shift (typically does not take patients)
• Nurse Aides: Available but no fixed ratios; may not always have aides, so primary nursing expected at times
• Orientation:

  • 2 days if Cerner EMR experience
  • 3 days if no Cerner experience
• EMR System: Cerner preferred
• Patient Monitoring:

  • Telemetry monitored on unit and remotely by monitor techs
  • Nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Ventilation: Bi-Pap available
• Support Services:

  • Hospitalist in-house 24/7
  • Respiratory Therapy 24/7
  • Pharmacy 24/7
  • No call required
• Typical Patient Diagnoses:

  • Post CVA (stroke) - Stroke certified unit
  • Rule out CHF
  • Respiratory failure
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
  • Non-titrating drips; titrate heparin only (no insulin drips)
  • Post-operative patients
  • Some post cardiac cath and PCI patients (travelers not assigned cath/PCI patients)

Required Qualifications

• License: Active California RN license
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Information

• High acuity telemetry with more PCU/stepdown level patients
• Level II facility
• Must prioritize travel assignment schedule; no second job allowed
• Cannot be permanent or per diem at another CommonSpirit facility within the past 12 months
• 50-mile radius rule applies (no local rates)
• Standby response time: 30 minutes; standby cancellations count toward cancellation policy
• Scrub color: Navy
• No block or set scheduling accommodations
• Extra shifts may be available occasionally

Location Highlights

• Central to Yosemite and several national parks (1-2 hour drive)
• Nearby lakes and outdoor recreational areas
• Affordable housing options for California
• Within 1-2 hours of major cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, and Modesto

This position is ideal for an experienced Telemetry RN looking for a travel contract in a supportive, high-acuity environment with a strong focus on stroke and cardiac care.