Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,385 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Malone Healthcare

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,385

Highlights

Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for a high-acuity population including post-pacer, new onset AFib/RVR, stroke, TBI, sepsis, oncology with cardiac monitoring needs, urology, stepdown from ICU, and patients with complex wound and nutritional needs. Monitor, read, and interpret all cardiac rhythms using Philips telemetry equipment; manage patients on CPAP or BiPAP (per Respiratory Therapy).

Numbers & Facts

LocationBakersfield, CA
Salary$2,385

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for a high-acuity population including post-pacer, new onset AFib/RVR, stroke, TBI, sepsis, oncology with cardiac monitoring needs, urology, stepdown from ICU, and patients with complex wound and nutritional needs
  • Monitor, read, and interpret all cardiac rhythms using Philips telemetry equipment; manage patients on CPAP or BiPAP (per Respiratory Therapy)
  • Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR; utilize Omnicell for medication management with 24/7 pharmacy support
  • Collaborate with on-site Shift Manager, Resource Nurse, and Nurse Aides; coordinate with hospitalist/intensivist available on call after hours and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
  • Participate in weekend rotation (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; night weekend shifts are Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday) and rotate into the holiday schedule (1 major and 1 minor holiday expected)
  • Be available to float as needed, potentially to MedSurg remote tele, MedSurg, ICU tele/MS hold, or ER holds; must be able to report within 30 minutes if placed on standby/call
Required Qualifications
  • Active RN license valid in California
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Ability to independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
  • Ability to report to the facility within 30 minutes when placed on standby/call
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Prior experience in a telemetry, stepdown, or acute care setting
  • Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Philips telemetry monitoring systems
  • Experience caring for high-acuity patients including those with sepsis, stroke, TBI, PEG tubes, or complex wound care needs
  • Comfort with floating to MedSurg, ICU, or ER environments as needed
Why Join Us
  • Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 pharmacy, 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-site charge/resource nursing leadership, and nurse aide support on every shift
  • Block scheduling may be available when unit needs are met, offering potential flexibility in your schedule


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