American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele/Oncology unit requiring a CA RN license, 2+ years of experience, and telemetry strip interpretation skills.
Details
- Acute care MedSurg/Tele/Oncology unit (2W) with 27 beds (13 private, 14 semi-private)
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for tele patients and 1:5 for MedSurg patients, with a 1:4 ratio when caring for a mixed team
- Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients (including total joints), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, and potential stroke patients
- Uses Cerner EMR; prior experience preferred
- Remote telemetry monitoring (Philips) with monitor tech support; RNs required to read, interpret, and sign off on strips
- RNs are not required to titrate drips; heparin drips used on this unit, no cardiac drips
- Respiratory equipment includes CPAP/BiPap per order; no ventilators
- 12-hour day shifts (7a-7:30p); shift huddles at 0700 and 1900
- Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for days)
- Minimum holiday coverage of 1 major and 1 minor holiday
- No call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute response time if called in
- Travelers are first to float, with potential floating to a sister facility approximately 6.5 miles away, any MedSurg/Tele unit, ICU for MedSurg Tele patients, or ER for MedSurg Tele holds
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required (AHA or APEX)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Must be comfortable caring for total joint post-surgical patients
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including telemetry monitoring, strip interpretation, and sign-off in collaboration with monitor techs
- House supervisor available 24/7, with nurse shift managers and charge nurses or break nurses on each shift
- Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
- Scrub color is navy blue; any undershirt worn must be navy, white, or black, and jackets must also be navy with no hoodies or sweatshirts permitted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with this health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-773537. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.