MHMC | RN Tele | Night | Per Diem

Telemetry Registered Nurse Join a dedicated nursing team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse in Montclair, California. This role involves providing comprehensive, direct patient care within a Telemetry, Direct Observation Unit (DOU), and Medical-Surgical setting. You will be instrumental in utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a diverse adult population requiring cardiac monitoring and close observation. The Registered Nurse plays a critical role in patient outcomes, guiding patient and family education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This position requires a proactive approach to patient care, including vigilant monitoring of clinical conditions, effective communication with physicians, and rapid response to changes in patient status or treatment effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe and effective patient care by applying the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provide direct patient care within the established scope of practice for Registered Nurses. Direct and guide patient and family teaching initiatives to promote understanding and self-management. Oversee and guide the activities of other nursing personnel, ensuring adherence to established standards of care within the Telemetry unit. Maintain direct responsibility and accountability for the care provided to assigned patients. Communicate promptly and effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring findings, results of diagnostic studies, and evolving symptomatology. Demonstrate the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and/or response to treatment. Required Qualifications Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Ventilator Management. Current COVID-19 vaccination and booster status. Skills & Competencies Clinical Skills: Comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, cardiac monitoring interpretation, medication administration, vital sign assessment, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support. Technical Skills: Proficient use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically EPIC. Soft Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written), critical thinking, problem-solving, rapid decision-making, patient advocacy, teamwork, leadership, empathy, adaptability, strong organizational skills. Shift Details Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC) Hours: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Days per Week: 3 days per week Weekend Rotation: Mandatory weekend availability, at least 3 shifts per week with a strong emphasis on weekend coverage. Call Requirements: Not specified. Contract Length: 26 weeks Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 - May 2, 2027 Licensing Requirements Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.