Telemetry Registered Nurse
Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

Location: Redding, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts
Start Date: January 17

Job Description

• Provide telemetry nursing care.
• Must be able to float between units.
• Weekend availability required.
• Preference for candidates available through the end of January and the first week of February.
• Position is Per Diem for 26 weeks.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience typical for RN Telemetry I roles (usually 1-2 years). No higher requirement indicated.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Compliance & Credential Requirements

Candidates must meet all compliance requirements prior to starting and complete a full compliance profile within two weeks after the start date. Required credentials include but are not limited to:

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Valid nursing license verified via Nursys
• Prime CA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (valid for 2 years)
• Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
• Prime Criminal Background Check (within one year of start date)
• Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test for CA)
• Annual Respirator Fit Test (must be completed prior to start)

Vaccinations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19: 2 vaccines and booster required or declination completed
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity
• Hepatitis B: Declinations not accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31), declinations not accepted
• TB Test: Within one year of start date
• Varicella: Vaccination or titer showing immunity
• Tdap: Must have valid adult Tdap vaccine, declinations not accepted
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be current and state clear to work

Testing & Exams

• Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80% score)
• Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Prime Skills Checklist (does not expire on assignment)
• Prime Color-blind Test (annual)

Other Requirements

• Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded)
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search (date must be visible)
• Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
• Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable)
• DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention training)
• Prime Resume (up-to-date and accurate work history)
• Two professional references required (one from a manager or direct supervisor)
• Name Verification Affidavit if there are discrepancies between credentials

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work weekends and float between units.
• Full compliance profile must be completed within two weeks after start date.
• Declinations for certain vaccines (Hepatitis B, Influenza, Tdap, COVID-19) are not accepted at this facility.
• Fit testing must be completed prior to start; no on-site fit testing available for this location.
• Drug screening for California locations requires both a 10-panel urine test (excluding THC) and a psychoactive THC saliva test.

This position is suitable for experienced telemetry RNs who meet the comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements and are available for a long-term per diem assignment with weekend shifts.