Travel Telemetry RN - $2,373 per week

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift Telemetry RN with at least 2 years of experience and active CA licensure for a fast-paced acute care unit.

Details

• Acute care Telemetry unit (Tele 3SW) with 32 all-private beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for MedSurg patients; mixed teams maintain 1:4 ratio
• Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, cardiac telemetry, stroke, non-titratable drips, COVID, forensic, and potential post-op patients
• No titration required; set rate drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
• GE cardiac monitors used; RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Uses Cerner EMR, experience preferred
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a) with shift huddle at 1900
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for nights)
• 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 call-in response time
• Travelers are first to float, with potential floating to Mercy Downtown (~6.5 miles away), any MS/MST unit, ICU for MST patients, or ER for MST holds
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP/BiPAP per order; no ventilator management required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA or APEX)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythms without dedicated tele techs
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced unit with high acuity and frequent admissions
• Uphold evidence-based practices including bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching with side effect education
• Unit supported by a 24/7 house supervisor, Nurse Manager during business hours, and Charge/Break Nurses each shift
• CNAs available based on census
• 1-2 shift unit-specific orientation with a preceptor provided
• Navy blue scrub color required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and jackets must be navy; hoodies and sweatshirts not permitted
• Strict attendance policy in place; punctuality is required
• Warm and welcoming staff environment
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-763715. 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 - Telemetry

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