RN LTAC/Telemetry
Paramount, California
Kindred Hospital Paramount

Registered Nurse (LTAC/Telemetry) - Travel Position

Location

• Paramount, California

Job Type

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36

Job Description

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education.
• Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients.
• Work setting includes Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Telemetry units.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Minimum of 2 years of Long Term Acute Care experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy care.
• Knowledge of central lines.