Tele | Registered Nurse

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Orange, CA

Join our Orange County healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse providing telemetry, medical-surgical, and stepdown care on 12-hour night shifts. This California travel nursing contract offers high-acuity clinical experience, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to support patients across Orange and nearby Irvine-area campuses.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Location: Orange, California, with float coverage to nearby Irvine-area campuses
• Employment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Float Requirement: Coverage may be required across all assigned campuses, with primary placement generally supporting a medical-surgical/telemetry unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients

Telemetry Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including required telemetry experience
• Current California Registered Nurse license held in hand at the time of application
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current CPI Blue Card certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute; online or alternate crisis-prevention certifications are not accepted
• NIHSS certification may be required based on assignment
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience documented in work history
• Demonstrated telemetry monitoring and phlebotomy skills
• Progressive care or PCU nursing experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to float between assigned medical-surgical, telemetry, and stepdown care areas
• Two recent supervisor references may be requested during the application process

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in medical-surgical, telemetry, and stepdown environments
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Provide care in high-acuity, high-volume, and high-turnover settings while prioritizing patient safety
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Care for patients with a variety of diagnoses across inpatient and outpatient care areas
• Manage and monitor specialized equipment and devices, including chest tubes and drains
• Perform phlebotomy and other nursing interventions within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate effective patient care
• Adapt quickly to changing assignments and support staffing needs across designated campuses

Enjoy the vibrant Southern California community of Orange, with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, outdoor recreation, and major metropolitan amenities. Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.