Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Glendale, CA

Job ID: 899081 Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / PCU LocationGlendale, CA | Acute Care Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Candidates must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Telemetry/PCU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (1:3 on select units), managing common diagnoses including cardiac conditions, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory illness, and sepsis Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit monitor techs are available butRNs must be able to read and interpret their own strips Administer and manage titratable drips including heparin, as well as set-rate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and dobutamine Float as needed - Telemetry I nurses may float to Med/Surg or Rehab; select unit nurses may float to ICU/CCU; travelers are typically first to float Collaborate with Patient Care Techs (typically 1-2 per shift depending on census) and interdisciplinary team members including Respiratory Therapy Demonstrate strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Required Qualifications Active RN license valid in California Basic Life Support (BLS)certification required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)certification required NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)certification required EKG interpretation course completionrequired Ability to work every other weekend and 2 of the 3 major holidays Preferred Experience / Skills Minimum 2 years of experience in telemetry; candidates with CCU or high-acuity step-down experience preferred for select unit placement Experience with titratable drip management (titration experience preferred but not required) Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems First-time travelers are welcome to apply Why Join Us Opportunity to work across multiple Telemetry/PCU units in a well-established acute care setting with a strong traveler presence and structured orientation support Modified self-scheduling may be available based on unit staffing needs, offering flexibility within a structured environment