Telemetry RN
Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center

Telemetry

Overview

• Travel/contract RN role in Antioch, California
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Recent clinical experience and proficiency in telemetry and rhythm interpretation, including recognition of common arrhythmias (A-fib, A-flutter, SVT, VT, PVCs, PACs), identification of rate, rhythm, intervals, and clinical significance, and appropriate escalation or intervention based on rhythm changes
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Amiodarone drips, including understanding of loading dose vs. maintenance infusion and monitoring for hypotension, bradycardia, and QT prolongation
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Cardizem (Diltiazem) drips, including use in rate control for A-fib/A-flutter, titration parameters, BP/HR monitoring, and recognition of contraindications
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Dobutamine drips, including use in cardiogenic shock or low cardiac output states, titration based on hemodynamic response, and monitoring for tachyarrhythmias and blood pressure changes
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Lasix drips, including safe administration and monitoring of diuresis, electrolyte and renal function considerations, and assessment of fluid status and response
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Insulin drips, including protocol-based titration for DKA/HHS management, glucose monitoring frequency and safety parameters, and transitioning from drip to subcutaneous insulin
• Recent clinical experience initiating, titrating, monitoring, and documenting Heparin drips, including protocol-driven titration based on aPTT or anti-Xa, monitoring for bleeding and HIT risk, dose adjustments, and understanding of weight-based dosing

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN

Additional Notes

• Acute patient setting
• Assigned area includes direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care