Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

$2,390-2,611/week

Posted 19 hours ago Verified

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Certification details

ACLS, BLS, COVID Vaccine Required
NIHSS;**Telemetry, L/D, Emergency and Critical Care RN's will take a proctored Dysrhythmia Test onsite, day one. This is a PASS/FAIL test!

Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced Tele RN for a travel assignment.

Job requirements

The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS and CA license.
Must have 2-3 years experience in specialty, they are open to first time travelers, it is a very busy unit with a lot of quick turnovers
They stress the patient experience on the unit and they want someone who knows and understands HCAHPS and core measures
Someone is will be invested in their mission and values
Also important the traveler is self-motivated and team oriented
They are very traveler friendly

Schedule information

Shifts: 12 hrs, 6:45-7:15, schedules made out about 2-3 weeks ahead of time initially and then they try to schedule them out 9 weeks in advance, self-scheduling for the most part
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule, Days - Sat/Sun, - Nights - Fri/Sat
Holidays: Work into perm staff rotation

Unit specific information

Unit: IMCU (2 West)
# beds: 30 beds
Certs: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Ratios: 1 to 3-4
EMR: Cerner
Charge Nurse: one charge nurse for all 74 beds (2 West, 4West, and 2 central)
Nurse Aides: 3 nurse aides to cover all 74 beds of these three units
Tele: phillips - they do have monitor tech,nurses must be able to read and interpret, will have to take dysrhythmia exam
Vents: no, bipap or cpap
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: yes
IV Team: no
RT 24/7: yes
Pharmacy 24/7: yes
Floating: float to Tele - 2Central or Tele - 4West
Floor specific orientation: 1 shift on unit
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: CHF, COPD, Renal failure, pneumonia, will have drips but will not have to titrate

Additional Details

COVID Vaccine Required (Certification)
NIHSS;**Telemetry, L/D, Emergency and Critical Care RN's will take a proctored Dysrhythmia Test onsite, day one. This is a PASS/FAIL test!

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.

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