Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Telemetry Nurse, located at the healthcare provider's facility, is responsible for providing specialized care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. This role involves managing acute and chronic medical conditions, stroke patients, and non-titratable drips in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, at least 2 years of nursing experience, Cerner electronic medical records experience preferred
- Responsibilities include managing patients with cardiac telemetry needs, interpreting all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors, and administering set-rate drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
- The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for medical-surgical patients, with float rotation to other units as needed
- The Charge Nurse or House Supervisor maintains oversight, with in-house coverage 24/7, and the unit requires adherence to strict attendance policies and evidence-based practices including bedside shift reports and hourly rounding
- Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, and scrubs are navy blue with specific dress code requirements
- The unit admits patients with COVID, forensic issues, and potential post-op cases, and maintains a high acuity with many admissions and stringent safety standards
- No titration of drips is required, and RN staff must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips on GE monitors
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 #1338597. 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 / 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