Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerBakersfield, California, United StatesPosition ID: P-763715Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2Start date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z$2,373.37/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican 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.DetailsAcute care Telemetry unit (Tele 3SW) with 32 all-private bedsNurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for MedSurg patients; mixed teams maintain 1:4 ratioPatient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, cardiac telemetry, stroke, non-titratable drips, COVID, forensic, and potential post-op patientsNo titration required; set rate drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and HeparinGE cardiac monitors used; RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac rhythmsUses Cerner EMR, experience preferred12-hour night shifts (7p-730a) with shift huddle at 1900Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for nights)Minimum holiday coverage of 1 major and 1 minor holidayNo call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute call-in response timeTravelers 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 holdsRespiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP/BiPAP per order; no ventilator management requiredRequirementsActive CA RN license requiredCurrent certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA or APEX)Minimum 2 years of RN experience requiredCerner EMR experience preferredAbility to independently interpret cardiac rhythms without dedicated tele techsCopy of driver's license required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care on a fast-paced unit with high acuity and frequent admissionsUphold evidence-based practices including bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching with side effect educationUnit supported by a 24/7 house supervisor, Nurse Manager during business hours, and Charge/Break Nurses each shiftCNAs available based on census1-2 shift unit-specific orientation with a preceptor providedNavy blue scrub color required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and jackets must be navy; hoodies and sweatshirts not permittedStrict attendance policy in place; punctuality is requiredWarm and welcoming staff environmentFirst-time travelers may be considered for this positionHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12