Telemetry Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift position in an acute care setting, requiring a current CA RN license and advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 31-bed Telemetry unit within an acute care environment
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within every 4-week schedule rotation
• Expect to float as first priority, with potential floating to MedSurg units, remote tele, ICU for tele MS hold, or ER holds
• Primary patient population includes post-pacer, hemodialysis, stepdown from ICU, urology, oncology (with cardiac monitoring), rare ortho, correctional, strokes, TBI, sepsis, high acuity, and patients from nursing homes
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4
• Uses telemetry monitoring equipment (Phillips), and must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• On-call/standby requires reporting within 30 minutes if called in
• Unit has a shift manager, resource nurse, and nurse aides for support
• Position expects participation in the permanent staff holiday rotation, including working one major and one minor holiday
• Navy blue scrubs required, including jackets and undershirts (navy, white, or black permitted)
• Unit supports a high acuity, fast-paced environment with complex cases
• Short orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor specific to the unit
• Travelers cannot have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facilities in the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent telemetry RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Ability to work night shifts and meet weekend requirements
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the past 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts