Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse, MS TELE, in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing compassionate, patient-centered care to acutely ill individuals in a fast-paced environment. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
Job Details
- Position Description: Under the supervision of a nurse leader, independently prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care to acutely ill patients. Performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care based on the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and California Nurse Practice Act. Creates an environment of compassionate caring, building trusting relationships, and integrating mind, body, and spirit modalities to support patient healing.
- Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted State of California Registered Nurse License (RN License); NIHSS certification; Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited registered nursing program; 3 years of nursing experience; willing to float to DOU (Difficult Observation Unit); schedule includes night shifts from 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Performs and documents the nursing process using scientific principles and hospital policies. Implements medical and nursing care plans, coordinating activities with healthcare team members. Ensures quality of care by adhering to standards, safety protocols, infection control policies, and medication procedures. Participates in staff meetings, professional governance, and continuing education. Maintains compliance with hospital policies, the BRN scope of practice, and ANA standards.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1328417. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus