TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Location
Bakersfield, CA | Telemetry / Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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