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

RN - Telemetry

Location: Thousand Oaks, California Building: Main Campus, 3rd floor Unit: Telemetry Unit (cardiac and neuro patients) Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week Employment Type: Travel

Unit Details

• Beds: 30 currently, with 12 overflow beds opening
• Staffing: 50 core RNs
• Day Shift: 1 CNC/charge, 8 RNs, 2 CNAs, 0-1 sitters
• Night Shift: 1 CNC/charge, 8 RNs, 2 CNAs, 0-1 sitters
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Equipment: Tele boxes, Welch Allen vital sign machines, Alaris IV pumps
• Typical Procedures: Patients received after heart cath, pacemaker, ablation, watchman, valve repair, and cardioversion
• Floating Areas: PCU and Med/Surg
• Weekends and On-Call: 3-4 weekend shifts per month, no on-call

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years required), with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Skilled in EKG interpretation
• Proficient in IV insertion
• Proficient in chest tube management

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Quick learner, strong communication skills, dependable

Dress Code

• Scrub color is currently not specified and may vary
• No visible piercings

Facility Highlights

• 24-hour emergency department
• Level II Trauma Center (only Level II in East Ventura County)
• Comprehensive stroke center, ICU/CCU, and heart and cardiovascular center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Award: Beacon award