Telemetry Registered Nurse
Encino, California
Encino Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

Location: Encino, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: Approximately 8 weeks (53 days ≈ 8 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide safe patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of practice on the Telemetry Unit.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of care in the Telemetry Unit.
• Communicate with physicians regarding changes in patient clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and/or treatment response.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid California RN license.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Previous acute care hospital experience required.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred (2 vaccines and booster required or declination completed).

Required Certifications and Compliance

• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (valid for 2 years).
• MMR immunity proof (vaccines or positive titer).
• Annual respirator fit test.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine or declination (seasonal requirement).
• TB test within one year of start date.
• Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport.
• Varicella immunity proof.
• Tdap vaccination.
• Physical/Health statement (annual clearance to work).
• Criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Drug screening: minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test (California-specific).
• Core competencies and specialty exams with minimum passing scores.
• Various professional attestations and employment eligibility verifications.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but previous acute care hospital experience is mandatory. (No conflicting data on years of experience; assume minimum acute care experience required.)
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Information

• COVID vaccination is preferred but not strictly required.
• Ventilator management experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position is suitable for experienced telemetry RNs with acute care background seeking a short-term assignment in California.