Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Merced, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Telemetry
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 16 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Position : Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Stepdown / PCU Level)
Division : Nursing
Department : Telemetry – 4th Floor
Shift : 12-Hour Nights (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM)
Schedule : 2 weekends every 4 weeks, 2 of 3 major holidays
Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week
Contract Length : 91 weeks
Facility Type : Level II Acute Care
Charting System : Cerner
Dress Code : Navy Blue Scrubs
Unit Overview
Unit Type : High Acuity Telemetry – Comparable to PCU / Stepdown levelBeds : 34Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : 1 : 4Charge Nurse : Yes, each shift (typically non-patient assignment)Support Staff : Nurse aides available but not guaranteed—may practice primary nursing at timesTelemetry System : GE monitors (monitored by monitor techs on another unit); RNs must read and interpret their own stripsRespiratory Therapy : 24 / 7 onsitePharmacy : 24 / 7 onsiteHospitalist Coverage : 24 / 7 onsiteIV Team : NoneFloat Requirement : Floats to Med-Surg as needed (travelers float first)Common Diagnoses / Patient Population
Post CVA (stroke-certified unit)CHF (rule-out and confirmed)Respiratory failure (BiPAP use common)Diabetes managementHypertensionNon-titrating drips (e.g., Cardizem)Heparin drips (titrated)Post-Operative surgical patientsPost cardiac caths / post PCI (travelers not assigned cath / PCI primary patients)Experience & Candidate Requirements
Minimum Experience : 2 years recent Telemetry or Stepdown experience requiredCerner Experience : Preferred; if experienced → 2 shifts orientation, if not → 3 shiftsTelemetry Proficiency : Must be able to interpret own cardiac stripsTravel Radius Rule : Must live 50+ miles from facility (no locals)Employment Restrictions :Cannot be permanent or per diem at any CommonSpirit facility within past 12 months
Cannot maintain a second job ; must prioritize this travel assignmentInterview Process :Profile review → Traveler completes Smartsheet email form → Clinical review → Manager Zoom interview (if recommended)
No prescreen interview before clinical reviewCertifications Required
BLS – American Heart AssociationACLS – American Heart AssociationNIHSS – RequiredAdditional Details
Scheduling : No block or set scheduling; must be flexibleCall : None requiredCancellation Policy : Up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract (or 3 for shorter assignments)Orientation : Unit-specific, 2–3 shifts depending on EMR familiarityShift Options : 12-hour nights (no rotation required)Culture : Collaborative, high-acuity telemetry team with supportive leadership. Staff expects teamwork and adaptability, especially when aide support is limited.Summary
This Telemetry RN position offers a high-acuity environment similar to a Progressive Care / Stepdown Unit . Ideal for nurses experienced in cardiac and neuro telemetry, drips, and respiratory support (BiPAP). The role requires strong clinical judgment, independence, and flexibility with floating and scheduling. This is a traveler-friendly but demanding unit that values professionalism and adaptability.
About Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday PayWeekly payGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planMedical benefitsMileage reimbursementReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefits