Registered Nurse - 5N Cardiac Telemetry - 12hr Days

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 5North Cardiac Telemetry unit. You will deliver direct patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support coronary observation, medical telemetry, and step-down patients in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes patient education, medication administration, immunizations, phlebotomy, and readiness to respond to emergencies. A BSN is preferred, with CaliforniaRN license and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or higher preferred.
• Current California State RN License.
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years acute RN experience in cardiology or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care that ensures safety, comfort, hygiene, and timely delivery.
• Provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Administer medications and therapeutic agents vital to treatment plans.
• Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and IV access initiation.
• Observe and assess signs of illness and reactions; initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
• Plan and implement individualized patient care with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Cardiac Telemetry

RN License

ACLS Certification

Patient Education

Education

BSN (preferred)

California RN license

Job description

Make a difference every single day

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars‑Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Job Description

Make a difference every single day

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars‑Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Nurses in 5North, a 64‑bed Cardiac Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit, care for coronary observation, medical telemetry, and step‑down patients. It is a friendly and fast‑paced environment that offer nurses opportunities for continuing education and new challenges in state of the art and innovative care for cardiology patients.

As a Registered Nurse in Cardiac Telemetry you are responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for the specialty patient population. You will also

• provide and accurately detail direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner
• provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
• provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents vital to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
• perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
• observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
• plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• identify patients' readiness for learning and their ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent while identifying and assessing patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations.
• demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations' needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current California State RN License required
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Specialty Certification (external applicants may acquire within one year of hire)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty. Note: (minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II)
• Solid understanding of applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates a dedication to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
• Meets clinical criteria and protocol for Clinical Nurse assigned level.