RN (Registered Nurse)

Details

Client Name
Mercy Hospital Southwest - Bakersfield

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
MS Tele

Job ID
35583205

Job Title
RN (Registered Nurse)

Weekly Pay
$2387.0


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 12x3 - 07AM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/25/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Med Surg/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days (Every Other Weekend)
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: 3 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Cerner experience preferred


Description:
This is a mixed unit with a fast-paced environment.
Expect many admissions and discharges due to surgical volume.
There are 39 beds, including 37 private rooms and 1 semi-private room.
Ratios are 1 to 4 telemetry patients and 1 to 5 Med Surg patients.
Assignments can include a mix of Med Surg and telemetry.
Common combinations could be 3 Med Surg and 1 telemetry or 2 Med Surg and 2 telemetry.
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.
Cerner experience is preferred; candidates with Cerner experience may test out of training.
A house supervisor is available 24/7, along with nurse managers during normal business hours.
There are charge nurses and break nurses each shift.
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are based on the census.
Travelers must work four shifts in a four-week schedule.
Weekend shifts for nights are Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday for days.
Travelers should be prepared to work into the permanent staff holiday rotation.
Scrub color is navy blue, including any jacket or undershirt.
Telemetry monitoring must include the ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms.
Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP or BiPAP) is available through respiratory therapy.
Clientists or intensivists are on call after hours.
Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are available 24/7.
Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 AM to 7:30 PM, with strict attendance policies.
Travelers are the first to float and may float between Med Surg and telemetry units.
They may also float to any Med Surg/telemetry unit, including the ICU for Med Surg patients if necessary.
Common diagnoses include acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients, stroke patients, and non-titratable drips.
The environment is welcoming, but it is a mixed unit that can be challenging.
It is important to prioritize patient safety, and any issues that compromise safety will not be tolerated.
Cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shifts to be canceled during a 13-week assignment.
Charting is done using Cerner.


Client Details

Address
400 Old River Rd

City
Bakersfield

State
CA

Zip Code
93311


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