Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry (Tele)
Location: Torrance, CA
Weekly Pay: $1,901.88 – $2,237.50 / week
Assignment Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: 3x12 Nights (36 hours/week)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse for an 8-week travel assignment at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will provide direct, comprehensive care to a diverse adult patient population requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and specialized care for acute and chronic conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor, interpret, and analyze telemetry cardiac rhythms; rapidly recognize dysrhythmias and intervene appropriately.
- Perform thorough physical assessments, formulate nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
- Administer medications and specialized treatments following facility protocols.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educate patients and their families regarding cardiac health, treatments, and post-discharge care instructions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Telemetry/Cardiac experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility within a metropolitan setting.
- Licensure: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Certifications:
- AHA BLS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- MAB or CPI Certification
- LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City certified)
- Compliance: Must complete LA County Employee Health Clearance and Live Scan fingerprinting prior to assignment start date.
NuWest Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA options
- Telehealth Services: 24/7 access to medical professionals
- Dedicated Support: 1-on-1 support from a specialized recruiter and advocacy team
- Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit every week
Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
- Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
- Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
- Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!