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Certification details

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
COVID Vaccine Required (Certification)
Dysrhythmia Test (PASS/FAIL)

Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced Tele RN for a travel assignment.
The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS and CA license.

Job requirements

2+ years of experience
Active BLS, ACLS
CA license

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
Floor specific orientation: 1 shift on unit

Unit specific information

Unit: IMCU (2 West)
# beds: 30 beds
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
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule, Days - Sat/Sun, - Nights - Fri/Sat
Holidays: Work into perm staff rotation
Scrub Color: navy
Tele: Phillips - they do have monitor tech, nurses must be able to read and interpret
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
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!
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 and 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

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Mercy Medical Center Redding

4.1rating(16 reviews)

5.0rating

Pros

Team is very friendly. Easy to work with and very hard working. The schedule is 4 10 hour shifts. Some on call and yes work on weekends days but no bad at all. The machines are new Phillips.

Cons

ER is always busy.

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Review of Mercy Medical Center Redding on Sep 5, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
262 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS2175 Rosaline AveRedding, CA 96001

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About Redding, CA

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Redding, CA here's what you should know:

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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