Travel Registered Nurse Tele Job

Overview
Registered Nurse — Telemetry (Tele) in a hospital setting for a travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Contract duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,059–$2,163 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. This role focuses on telemetry-based care for post-critical (step-down) cardiac patients who may require ventilator support and careful observation, integrating nursing care with multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,059–$2,163 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: telemetry/step-down cardiac care in a hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients using the nursing process and established standards of care.
- Monitor telemetry data and patient status, recognizing changes and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies, including potential specialty IV drips, and document responses.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff while coordinating care with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes; ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Be prepared to manage post-critical cardiac needs with observation, and respond to emergent changes in patient condition as needed.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license (California) or eligibility to practice as an RN in the assignment state.
- Telemetry/step-down cardiac care experience preferred.
- Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity telemetry environment.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Comfortable working in a setting with potential ventilator support and specialty IV therapies.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and adherence to nursing standards of care.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 on-call support during the assignment
- Housing resources and relocation assistance where available
- Nationwide travel assignments with potential extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Payroll support with direct deposit

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

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