Telemetry RN
South Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center

Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel)

Location: Orange, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Float Scope: Traveler will float to both campuses in the system.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in California
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic
• State license with primary source verification
• Continuing education: copies of continuing education taken within the last 24 months, listing the candidate's name, course name, completion date, and contact hours. Courses must be over 1 contact hour. BLS cannot be used toward this requirement.
• Specific certifications (such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or CPI) are listed in the unit description and vary by cost center. Confirm with the recruiter.
• CPI: only the CPI Blue Card is accepted if required by the unit description. MAB is not accepted in place of CPI.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (required for RNs)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Basic dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for Tele RNs)
• Infection control/bloodborne pathogens exam from an approved vendor, with a passing score of 80% or higher (the full exam is required; CORE exams are not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• N95 mask fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually. PAPR is acceptable only with proof of a failed N95 fit test.
• Tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap. If the vaccine cannot be obtained for a health reason, a pertussis titer showing immunity is required. Declining Tdap without immunity results in cancellation.
• TB: negative PPD, TSpot, or QGold within 1 year of start (PPDs marked negative are acceptable even if larger than 0 mm). If positive, a negative chest X-ray within 4 years and an annual TB questionnaire are required.
• Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines after age 1. Negative or equivocal titers require 2 boosters, and the candidate may start with the 2nd booster pending.
• Hepatitis B: vaccine series or declination required. Titer is not acceptable.
• Hepatitis C: titer is strongly preferred. A declination is accepted if necessary and must include a reason.
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start. Instant drug screen is acceptable. Not required to be updated annually.
• Flu vaccine required by 12/5 for the 2026-27 season, or a signed declination. Candidates who decline must follow masking requirements. Vaccines are available onsite.
• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually. The 7-year search must include statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, and federal searches. Open cases and DUI hits within the last 5 years result in automatic cancellation.
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Signed HIPAA acknowledgment
• Confidentiality agreement, to be completed within 72 hours of signing
• Pyxis (medication dispensing system) agreement, due 5 business days before orientation
• Tuberculosis symptom review before start
• Unit job description and orientation packet, signed in DocuSign
• Skills self-assessment for RNs, signed in DocuSign
• Review of the epidural pain policy and skin care standard of care before start
• Sexual violence and sexual harassment policy review
• Traveler acknowledgment of current joint commission and patient safety documents
• ICU traveler tip sheet is not required for this role.
• 2 professional references within 1 year of start, completed in the current specialty, from a leadership role (department manager, supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, or assistant nurse manager)
• Employment application