Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Santa Rosa, California
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 20 Bed Telemetry Unit
• Patient types include Cath lab patients, CHF, arrhythmias (symptomatic Afib, Bradycardia), advanced heart failure
• Some drips involved
• High acuity patients, especially during winter surgical season
• Nurse-to-patient ratio up to 4:1

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units within scope of practice based on census/staffing
• No on-call required

Required Certifications

• California RN License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on position (e.g., CCRN, PALS, NRP, TNCC) – verify as applicable

Experience Requirements

• Strong foundational knowledge of arrhythmias and management of symptomatic Afib and Bradycardia
• Experience titrating cardiac medications
• Management of Post Cardiac Cath patients
• Experience with advanced heart failure patients
• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require solid cardiac/telemetry experience (default to higher experience if conflicting info)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable (e.g., medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing as noted above
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs
• High acuity patient care environment with complex cardiac cases
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekend work every other weekend
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents and policies prior to start (e.g., standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training)

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with strong cardiac skills looking for a 13-week travel assignment on night shift in a high-acuity telemetry unit in California.