Prime Time Healthcare Nursing 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 / 24 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Location
Merced, CA (Mercy Medical Center)Position Type
Travel Nurse Contract, Full-Time (36 hours / week, 3x12-hour shifts)Shift
Day Shift (7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM)2 weekends every 4 weeks requiredWork 2 out of 3 major holidays; same as core staffNo second job allowed — must prioritize travel assignmentJob Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Telemetry RN Traveler for a 13-week travel nurse contract at Mercy Medical Center, a Level II facility in Merced, CA. This high-acuity telemetry unit (more PCU / stepdown) requires strong clinical judgment in managing stroke, cardiac, and respiratory patients. Cerner EMR preferred. Travelers float first to Med Surg and may perform primary nursing without aide support. 50-mile radius rule applies.
Responsibilities
Provide high-acuity telemetry care in a 34-bed unit with 1 : 4 ratios, managing post-CVA, r / o CHF, respiratory failure, DM, HTN, post-ops, and some post-cardiac cath patients (travelers not assigned cath / PCI).Read and interpret GE telemetry strips (monitored remotely by techs; monitors on unit).Titrated heparin only; non-titrating drips (e.g., Cardizem); no insulin drips.Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation.Float first to Med Surg as needed.Collaborate with charge nurse (no assignment), 24 / 7 hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy; no IV team.May perform primary nursing without nurse aide (availability varies).Qualifications
Required :
Active California or Compact RN license in good standing.Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, 2 weekends per 4 weeks, and 2 out of 3 major holidays.Cannot have worked perm or per diem at another CommonSpirit facility in the past 12 months.50-mile radius rule — candidates within 50 miles are not eligible.Scrub color : Navy.Preferred :
Cerner EMR experience.Schedule
36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour day shifts (7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM).2 weekends every 4 weeks.Work 2 out of 3 major holidays.No call.Orientation : 2 shifts with Cerner experience; 3 shifts without.Contract length : 13 weeks.Cancellation policy : Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.Why Join Us?
Partner with Prime Time Healthcare in Omaha, NE — a trusted, nurse-founded agency dedicated to your success on every assignment.Enjoy personalized support from a responsive recruiter, top-tier pay packages, and a seamless onboarding process backed by decades of travel nursing expertise.Work with a company that values transparency, reliability, and long-term traveler relationships — headquartered in Omaha and focused on getting you to the best contracts nationwide.About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
401k retirement planHealth savings accountReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits