Travel Telemetry Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry 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 hospital
• Patient ratio is 1:4 on the telemetry unit
• Patient population includes post-pacer, hemodialysis, stepdown from ICU, surgical, urology, oncology with cardiac needs, stroke, TBI, and high acuity cases
• Handles patients with complex needs including sepsis, PEG tubes, and chronic wounds
• Utilizes Cerner EMR; prior experience preferred
• Uses Phillips telemetry monitoring equipment
• Required to work 12-hour day shifts (7:00-19:30), every other weekend, with floating as the first to float within related units
• May float to other units such as Med Surg with remote telemetry, Med Surg SW, ICU for telemetry holds, or ER holds
• Block scheduling permitted if unit needs allow but not guaranteed
• On-call standby may require reporting within 30 minutes
• Orientation includes 1-2 floor-specific shifts with a preceptor
• Expected to work at least one major and one minor holiday as part of the holiday rotation
• Team structure includes a shift manager, resource nurse, and nurse aides supporting both day and night shifts
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs; jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• Hospitalist or intensivist available with on-call coverage after hours
• CPAP/BiPAP use managed by respiratory therapy, which is available 24/7
• Omnicell pharmacy support available at all times
• First time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Experience with high acuity telemetry patient care
• Two professional references required (one supervisor within past 12 months, one peer or supervisor within past 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility)
• Copy of driver’s license required
• Must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facilities in the past 12 months

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