Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location

Bakersfield, CA | Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed Telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using Philips telemetry monitoring equipment
• Manage a high-acuity patient population including post-pacer, new onset AFib/RVR, stroke, TBI, sepsis, hemodialysis, urology, and oncology patients with cardiac monitoring needs, as well as stepdown from ICU
• Operate CPAP/BiPAP equipment in coordination with Respiratory Therapy; utilize Cerner EMR and Omnicell pharmacy system
• Float as needed to other units including MedSurg remote tele, MedSurg, ICU tele/MS holds, or ER holds
• Participate in weekend rotation (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, Fri/Sat nights) and holiday rotation including one major and one minor holiday

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a telemetry or step-down unit setting
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell systems
• Experience caring for high-acuity patients including those with sepsis, TBI, stroke, or complex wound care needs
• Comfort working with correctional patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with nurse aide coverage, 24/7 pharmacy, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and hospitalist/intensivist on-call support
• Block scheduling may be available when unit needs are met, offering potential flexibility in shift planning