Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN
West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

MS/Tele Float Registered Nurse

Overview

• Location: West Hollywood, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 8 weeks
• Start dates: 12/7 or 12/14 only
• Shift: Day, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30); 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Shift length: The job details also list "36 or 48" hours
• Housing: Available, with a note that travelers can move in immediately (at additional cost)

Required Qualifications

• Valid, active California RN license
• 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a large hospital setting

Certifications Listed

• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, and CPI are listed. The source says to check the unit description or cost center for requirements.
• A fire card is required within the first 6 months at the facility. Travelers complete a course during orientation.

Competency and Testing

• EKG assessment: Pass/fail, taken on the first day of orientation. Must pass to move forward with the contract. Some units, including PACU, ICU/CCU, PCU, and Universal Care, complete an online EKG assessment. Passing score is 80%, with a maximum of 2 attempts.
• Competency exam: Passing score of 80%, with a maximum of 2 attempts
• Medication test: Completed during orientation (not pass/fail)

Schedule and Expectations

• Float position: Yes
• Weekends: Required
• Holidays: Must work 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Time off: No time off requests in the first 2 weeks
• Scheduling requests: Cannot be accommodated