Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Cardiovascular Unit)

Location

San Jose, CA | Telemetry / PCU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Rotating Weekends | No On-Call Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiovascular telemetry/PCU unit with a 4:1 telemetry or 3:1 PCU patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry equipment including telemetry boxes and Alaris pumps
• Care for patients including post-op open heart (day 3+), stroke, angiogram, PCI, and various post-operative surgical patients
• Perform and assist with procedures such as TR band maintenance, chest tube care, wound vac management, and swallow/dysphagia assessments
• Accurately document patient care activities using Meditech EMR
• Float to other cardiovascular or med-surgical units on the same campus as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of California
• Minimum 1.5–2 years of telemetry nursing experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Ability to work rotating weekends; no set schedule is guaranteed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in PCU, telemetry, or stroke nursing
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR
• Familiarity with equipment such as Alaris pumps, wound vacs, Hoya lifts, and glucometers
• Compassionate, adaptable, and coachable personality suited for a fast-paced cardiovascular environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-staffed, high-acuity cardiovascular unit with a supportive team structure including charge nurses, CNAs, and unit coordinators
• Gain diverse clinical exposure caring for a wide range of cardiovascular and post-operative patient populations