Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,385 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,385 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for a high-acuity population including post-pacer, new onset AFib/RVR, stroke, TBI, sepsis, oncology with cardiac monitoring needs, urology, stepdown from ICU, and patients with complex wound and nutritional needs
• Monitor, read, and interpret all cardiac rhythms using Philips telemetry equipment; manage patients on CPAP or BiPAP (per Respiratory Therapy)
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR; utilize Omnicell for medication management with 24/7 pharmacy support
• Collaborate with on-site Shift Manager, Resource Nurse, and Nurse Aides; coordinate with hospitalist/intensivist available on call after hours and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
• Participate in weekend rotation (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; night weekend shifts are Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday) and rotate into the holiday schedule (1 major and 1 minor holiday expected)
• Be available to float as needed, potentially to MedSurg remote tele, MedSurg, ICU tele/MS hold, or ER holds; must be able to report within 30 minutes if placed on standby/call

• Active RN license valid in California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Ability to independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Ability to report to the facility within 30 minutes when placed on standby/call

• Prior experience in a telemetry, stepdown, or acute care setting
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Philips telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience caring for high-acuity patients including those with sepsis, stroke, TBI, PEG tubes, or complex wound care needs
• Comfort with floating to MedSurg, ICU, or ER environments as needed

• Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 pharmacy, 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-site charge/resource nursing leadership, and nurse aide support on every shift
• Block scheduling may be available when unit needs are met, offering potential flexibility in your schedule