Travel Telemetry/Medical-Surgical RN
4 days ago
Bakersfield
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 12/08/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Work in a 32-bed private room Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital, • Patient population includes acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical (bariatrics, total joints), stroke patients, urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, and potential oncology cases, • Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 for telemetry and 1:5 for MedSurg, with mixed teams maintaining a 1:4 ratio, • Non-titratable drips with set rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin; RNs are required to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors, • Shift is 12 hours, day shift (7a–7:30p), with every other weekend required and first to float expectations, • Travelers are the first to float and may float to other MS Tele units, ICU for MedSurg Tele patients, or ER for holds, and to a nearby campus located 6.5 miles away, • Uses Cerner EMR; experience preferred but not required, • No on-call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute response time if called in, • Responsibilities include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and patient medication education including side effects, • Strict adherence to evidence-based practices and patient safety is enforced, • Warm and supportive team environment with structured support from house supervisors, nurse managers, and charge or break nurses, • One to two shifts of orientation provided with a preceptor, • Scrub color is navy blue, including undershirts and jackets; hoodies and sweatshirts are not permitted, • At least four weekend shifts are required in a four-week schedule, • Holiday coverage requirement includes a minimum of one major and one minor holiday, • Very strict attendance policy; punctuality is required\n \n Requirements\n, • Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted, • Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, • Minimum of 2 years RN experience with telemetry patient population, • Ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms, • Comfort with a fast-paced environment and frequent surgical admits/discharges, • Cerner EMR experience preferred, • Copy of driver’s license required for consideration, • Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the last 3 years\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.