Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry (RN, Med Surg/Tele)
Location: Redding, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Encompass Healthcare Staffing
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
Job Description Apply Now
The Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry (RN, Med Surg/Tele) plays a vital role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients who require close cardiac monitoring within a medical-surgical environment. This position is essential for supporting individuals who are stable yet at risk due to heart conditions, bridging the gap between general medical-surgical care and more intensive cardiac observation outside the ICU. Registered Nurses in this specialty utilize their clinical expertise to assess, monitor, and respond to patient needs, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care are consistently met.
As a Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry, you will be at the forefront of patient care, directly supporting individuals with a variety of cardiac and medical needs. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, with a particular focus on cardiac drugs, as well as interpreting complex EKG and telemetry data to detect arrhythmias and other changes in cardiac status. You will coordinate care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, document patient progress comprehensively, and provide education to patients and their families to promote understanding and participation in care.
This role may also involve floating to other departments, such as medical-surgical units, as needed to support patient care operations. The position offers a dynamic environment that requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Registered Nurses in Med Surg/Telemetry are essential to ensuring continuity of care, especially for patients transitioning between levels of acuity.
Employee benefits are comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, weekly pay, access to 401(k) retirement plans with optional employer matching, direct deposit payroll, W-2 processing, and access to employee assistance programs (EAP) for mental health and wellness support. An online employee portal provides convenient access to pay stubs, benefits enrollment, and human resources documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses seeking to advance their skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are dedicated to patient-centered care, have a keen interest in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing, and are looking for a supportive workplace that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button today.
Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry (RN, Med Surg/Tele) Summary- Directly care for patients needing close cardiac monitoring in a medical-surgical setting.
- Bridge general med-surg nursing with specialized cardiac observation for stable but at-risk patients.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Opportunity to float to other units, enhancing clinical experience and skills.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring of cardiac status using EKG/telemetry equipment.
- Interpret telemetry data to recognize arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
- Administer medications, especially those related to cardiac care, and evaluate patient responses.
- Document all care activities, patient responses, and interventions thoroughly in the medical record.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, and ongoing self-care needs.
- Coordinate with physicians, ancillary staff, and other nurses to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Float to Med Surg or other relevant departments as organizational needs dictate.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage through national carriers.
- Pet insurance for additional peace of mind.
- Weekly pay cycles and direct deposit payroll.
- 401(k) retirement plan options with possible employer matching contributions.
- Employee assistance programs (EAP) supporting mental health and wellness.
- Online employee portal for streamlined HR and payroll management.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Competence in cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and administration of cardiac medications.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and patient education skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to float to other units as needed.
- Experienced in both med-surg and telemetry nursing environments.
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive in patient care.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities.
- Dedicated to professional growth and high-quality patient outcomes.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for continued education and development.
- Role involves a mix of direct patient care, monitoring, and education in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to join a committed and compassionate care team.