Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,345 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) Nurse - Days Shift, located in an acute care facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with cardiac or other high-acuity conditions within a 4W telemetry unit. The position requires clinical proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and managing complex patient needs.

Job Details

• Position Description: Telemetry unit with 31 beds, including private and semi-private rooms; unit covers a variety of acute high-acuity diagnoses such as post pacemaker, hemodialysis, new onset atrial fibrillation, RVR, strokes, TBI, sepsis, and other critical conditions.
• Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications are required.
• Education Requirements: Not specified.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a telemetry or acute care setting.
• Location Requirements: Candidates must be licensed to practice in the state where the facility is located.
• Shift Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, working during the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms, report within 30 minutes if placed on standby or call, and work into a holiday rotation schedule. Travelers are expected to float to similar licensed units within the organization, including MedSurg remote telemetry and ICU for telemonitoring. Orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1332225. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus