Med-Surg/Telemetry Float RN
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Float Registered Nurse

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with strong telemetry and med-surg experience to float in a telemetry setting. The role involves caring for general medical-surgical patients and moderate volume orthopedic surgical cases, including total joint ortho experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years RN experience
• Minimum 2 years telemetry experience (higher of the two experience requirements)
• Experience with telemetry/med-surg competencies, specifically orthopedics and simple gynecological procedures (hysterectomies/myomectomies)
• Must be able to read cardiac strips
• Accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience not required)

Patient Population

• Adolescents through geriatrics

Work Details

• Average census: 36 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No call requirement
• Scrubs color: Royal Blue

Required Skills and Competencies

Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry monitoring (unit and remote)
• Use of Rapid Response Teams

Cardiovascular Care

• Post cardiac angiogram care
• Post myocardial infarction (MI) care
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Pre/post cardiac surgery care

IV Therapy and Phlebotomy

• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• Starting IVs

Medication Management

• Heparin protocols
• Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
• Management of vasoactive drips (no titration)

Respiratory and Thoracic Care

• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac)
• External CPAP/BIPAP
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Nasal cannula and oxygen face masks
• Non-invasive airway management
• Tracheostomy management

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

License Requirement

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California

Additional Requirements

• Must complete pass/fail dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams (two exams required)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), or VIP onsite course with physical, in-person portion required within 90 days of start
• Fire Card specific to Los Angeles required (2-week grace period allowed after start)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming ability to perform job duties without limitations
• Negative 7-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations and/or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Scheduling and Time Off

• No requested time off (RTO) allowed during the first two weeks of assignment
• Once RTO is submitted, changes are only allowed to cancel time off
• Confirm all needed time off before submitting RTO for the full 13-week contract

References and Documentation

• Two professional references from manager or above required, validated within 2 years
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and 7 years of work history if applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic telemetry unit with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills in cardiac and orthopedic care. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.