Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Thousand Oaks, California
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center

RN - Telemetry

Location: Thousand Oaks, California (3rd floor, Main Campus) Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

• Unit: Telemetry Unit, caring for cardiac and neuro patients
• Beds: 30 currently, with 12 overflow beds opening
• Staffing: 50 core RNs

  • Day shift: 1 CNC/charge, 8 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 0-1 sitters
  • Night shift: 1 CNC/charge, 8 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 0-1 sitters
• Patient ratio: 4:1
• Equipment: Tele boxes, Welch Allen vital sign machines, Alaris IV pumps
• Typical procedures received: Patients after heart cath, pacemaker, ablation, Watchman, valve repair, and cardioversion
• Floating area(s): PCU and Med/Surg
• Weekends and on-call: 3-4 weekend shifts per month, no on-call

Required Qualifications

• Licenses: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience: 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Skills (must have): EKG interpretation, IV insertion skills, chest tube management

Ideal Candidate

• Personality fit: Quick learner, strong communication skills, dependable

Dress Code

• Scrub color is variable
• No visible piercings