Clinical Nurse II - Telemetry - Sharp Tri-City - Day Shift - Full Time - May be eligible for $5K Relocation Assistance

Sharp HealthCare; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (CN II) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a telemetry unit. You will work autonomously and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires an RN with BSN or relevant experience, ACLS/BLS, NIHSS, and a commitment to ongoing education. A relocation bonus of $5,000 is available for eligible new hires moving to San Diego area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Associate's with five years RN telemetry experience.
• Two years telemetry RN experience in telemetry or intermediate care required.
• Transitional RN program: 2 years RN experience in acute care required.
• California RN license required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• NIH Stroke Scale required.
• Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required (Progressive Care Unit Only).
• Transitional RN Program: must obtain certificate within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• PCCN or CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Respond to acute changes in rhythm or condition and adjust care plans.
• Administer medications and non-titratable drips, monitor effects.
• Provide education to patients and families about conditions and meds.
• Document care in the EHR following standards of care.
• Serve as preceptor/mentor and support professional development.
• Act as Relief Charge Nurse as needed.
• Respond to cardiac emergencies with advanced clinical skills.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry nursing

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Shift Start Time

7 AM

Shift End Time

7:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement

12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Weekend Requirements

Every Other

On-Call Required

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)

$59.000 - $68.420 - $77.850

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.

What You Will Do

The Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the telemetry team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or
• Associate's Degree in Nursing with five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a telemetry or equivalent intermediate care unit in lieu of BSN.
• Experienced Telemetry RN: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a telemetry or equivalent intermediate care setting, required.Or
• Transitional RN Program: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care, or equivalent setting, required.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, required (Progressive Care Unit Only)
• Transitional RN Program: Must obtain certificate within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) or Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN Adult), or equivalent certificate, preferred.

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. Patient Care: Responsible for monitoring and caring for patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring. Performing detailed assessments, respond to acute changes in patient’s cardiac rhythms, neurological status and overall condition. Administer medications, including non-titratable drips, and monitor for therapeutic effects. Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with cardiac, neurological and related conditions. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrate empathy and compassion for patient experience. Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Advocate for evidence-based practices in telemetry care. Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies. Comply with regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, OSHA). Report safety hazards and participate in quality improvement efforts. Documentation: Accurately document patient care, interventions and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Patient Standards of Care. Professional Development and Leadership: Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, supporting their professional development. Engage in continuing education and unit-based initiatives. Serve as a resource for best practices within the Telemetry unit. Act as Relief Charge Nurse as needed. Emergency Preparedness: Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies (e.g., arrhythmias, chest pain) with advanced clinical skills.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) interpretation, and arrhythmia recognition and management.
• Provide post-procedure care (post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, 24-hour post CABG, and Watchmen procedures).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring quick decision making and strong teamwork.
• Proficient in working with centralized cardiac monitoring systems.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to respond to acute changes in patient conditions.
• Strong patient care and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Relocation Assistance

• $5,000 (gross amount) Relocation Bonus for new hires moving to San Diego

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.