Telemetry/Medical-Surgical RN
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed private room Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical (bariatrics, total joints), stroke patients, urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, and potential oncology cases
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 for telemetry and 1:5 for MedSurg, with mixed teams maintaining a 1:4 ratio
• Non-titratable drips with set rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin; RNs are required to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors
• Shift is 12 hours, day shift (7a–7:30p), with every other weekend required and first to float expectations
• Travelers are the first to float and may float to other MS Tele units, ICU for MedSurg Tele patients, or ER for holds, and to a nearby campus located 6.5 miles away
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience preferred but not required
• No on-call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute response time if called in
• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and patient medication education including side effects
• Strict adherence to evidence-based practices and patient safety is enforced
• Warm and supportive team environment with structured support from house supervisors, nurse managers, and charge or break nurses
• One to two shifts of orientation provided with a preceptor
• Scrub color is navy blue, including undershirts and jackets; hoodies and sweatshirts are not permitted
• At least four weekend shifts are required in a four-week schedule
• Holiday coverage requirement includes a minimum of one major and one minor holiday
• Very strict attendance policy; punctuality is required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience with telemetry patient population
• Ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Comfort with a fast-paced environment and frequent surgical admits/discharges
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the last 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