Registered Nurse - Neuro Telemetry in Redding, CA

Registered Nurse - Neuro Telemetry Location: Redding, CA Start Date: 03-03-2026 End Date: 06-02-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Nights EOW (every other weekend), Nights primarily Fri/Sat; 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule; first to float Hours per Week: 36 Candidate Pay Rate: $69 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities • Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for neuro/telemetry patients including stroke, TIA, seizure, and TBI • Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly recognize and respond to dysrhythmias • Perform bedside shift report and contribute to excellent patient experience and HCAHPS scores • Collaborate with the team, including monitor techs, RTs, unit aides, and nurse leaders to ensure safe patient care • Administer and titrate set-rate protocols as required (e.g., heparin, amiodarone, diltiazem set rates) following hospital policy • Participate in unit initiatives focusing on stroke measures and core quality metrics • Float to IMCU or Med/Surg when needed and adapt to changing patient acuity Qualifications • Current RN license (eligible to practice in California) • ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required • Must pass facility dysrhythmia exam and be comfortable interpreting strips from GE Apex telemetry • Minimum 2 years specialty experience in neuro/telemetry preferred; open to first-time travel RNs • Experience with Cerner EMR preferred • COVID vaccination required per facility policy • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in weekend rotation Education • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred but not required Knowledge & Skills • Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation • Stroke and neuro nursing best practices and stroke core measures • Dysrhythmia recognition and response • IV drip management including heparin, amiodarone, and diltiazem set-rate protocols • Familiarity with respiratory supports: HFNC, BiPAP, CPAP • Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-focused bedside reporting skills • Comfort charting in Cerner EMR and working with monitor techs Benefits • Traveler-friendly team and a welcoming unit culture that values bedside care • Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy • Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current • Comprehensive onboarding with a short unit orientation so you hit the ground running • Supportive leadership focused on patient experience and professional growth • Flexible shift trades and self-scheduling by seniority so you can balance life • Opportunities to work with advanced telemetry technology and grow specialty skills • A team that prioritizes HCAHPS, stroke core measures, and high-quality bedside reporting Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA Explore outdoor Northern California from your assignment base. Walk the iconic Sundial Bridge and enjoy Turtle Bay Exploration Park along the Sacramento River. Take weekend trips to Whiskeytown Lake for boating, fishing and scenic hikes, or drive a bit farther to Shasta Lake and Shasta-Trinity National Forest for boating, trails and waterfall hunting. Day trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park or scenic views of Mount Shasta make for great weekends off. Local coffee shops, farmers markets, and a friendly small-city vibe round out your downtime. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Neuro Telemetry? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to jobs@uhcstaffing.com or call us at 408-441-9200 today. Hashtags #RegisteredNurseJobs #ReddingCAJobs #NeuroTelemetryRN #TravelNurse #TelemetryNurse #StrokeCare #NursingJobs #UHCCareers #CernerJobs #NightShiftNurse