Location: Santa Cruz, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7p-7a (12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week)
Required Qualifications
2 full years of solid telemetry experience (required for night shift; day shift is also acceptable with 2 years of experience)
Active BLS
California RN license
Other Certifications Mentioned
ACLS
NIHSS
Unit Details
Unit: Tele Neuro/Spine
Beds: Up to 25
Ratio: 5 patients to 1 nurse
Common diagnoses: Tele, Neuro, Spine
Charge nurse: Yes, does not take patients
Nurse aides: PCT at 1 to 1.5 depending on census
Ventilator patients: No
Hospitalist or intensivist in house: Yes
IV and PICC team: Available during the day
Respiratory therapy: 24/7
Pharmacy: 24/7
Scrub color: Navy
Role Expectations
Must be able to read EKG strips and be comfortable caring for telemetry patients.
Shifts may be 8 or 12 hours; check the current posting.
Travelers have a home base unit but must float between the Tele and Med-Surg units.
Floor-specific orientation: 1 shift on each unit.
Weekends: every other weekend. Holidays: worked into the permanent staff holiday rotation.
Additional note: EOW first to float.
Facility
Dominican Hospital
3.9rating(17 reviews)
3 nurses recommend working with Dominican Hospital
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Anonymous
Med Surg (RN)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Pros
Traveler friendly for sure. I was on the TCU and they have a strong sense of teamwork. Break nurses every shift who are super helpful.
Cons
What management can’t provide, I would say the floor staff makes up for. Cost of living is higher only for lodging, I’m from Alaska and everything else was about the same. If you have a place to stay it’s a perfect gig!!
The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
Transportation
Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
Demographics
Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
Things to Do
Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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