PCU Telemetry RN
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

IMCU/Cardiac Tele RN

Location: Redding, California Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (6:45 to 7:15), 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the specialty
• Active BLS, ACLS, and California RN license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and COVID vaccine
• Must pass a proctored dysrhythmia test on day one (pass/fail)
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips

Unit Details

• Unit: IMCU (2 West), a true telemetry unit with 38 beds
• Ratio: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Common diagnoses: CHF, COPD, renal failure, respiratory failure, alcohol withdrawal, post-PCI
• Drips: Not required to titrate drips. Common set-rate or protocol-driven drips include DKA, heparin, amiodarone, and Cardizem.
• Charge coverage: One Nurse Shift Manager acts as team lead. Two resource/break RNs do not take assignments.
• Nursing support: 2-3 unit aides
• Respiratory equipment: BiPAP, CPAP, and HFNC. No ventilators.
• Monitoring: GE Apex telemetry boxes with central telemetry monitoring and 2 monitor techs
• Floating: Float to 4West or Med/Surg departments. First to float.
• Orientation: 1 shift on the unit
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Schedule

• Scheduling: Schedules are made about 3 weeks in advance. Self-scheduling is by seniority, shift trades are available, and there is no block scheduling.
• Weekends: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holidays: Work into the permanent staff rotation. Holiday RTO will be considered but is not guaranteed.
• Call/standby: None
• Open to first-time travelers.

Additional Notes

• Very busy unit, usually full at 38 patients.
• Emphasis on bedside shift report, patient experience, HCAHPS, and core measures.
• Seeking self-motivated, team-oriented travelers invested in the organization's mission and values.
• Described as very traveler-friendly.