Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Location

Bakersfield, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule | 1 major and 1 minor holiday minimum required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed all-private telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for med/surg patients (mixed teams maintain a 1:4 ratio)
• Care for a diverse patient population including acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients (bariatrics and total joints), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, stroke, and potential oncology patients
• Monitor and manage set-rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin — no titration required
• Independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE telemetry monitors
• Uphold evidence-based practice standards including bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching inclusive of side effects
• Participate in shift huddles at 0700 and 1900; adhere to strict attendance and punctuality expectations

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in California (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Comfort and experience working with post-surgical populations including bariatric and total joint patients
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Cerner electronic health records
• Prior telemetry or med/surg telemetry unit experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Familiarity with CPAP and BiPAP respiratory support (no ventilator management required)

Why Join Us

• Join a warm and welcoming team with strong unit leadership support, including a house supervisor in-house 24/7 and dedicated charge and break nurse coverage each shift
• Work in a structured, well-supported environment with CNAs available based on census and a clear orientation period of 1–2 preceptor-guided shifts