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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position in California, requiring a current CA RN license and proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed private room telemetry unit within an acute care setting
• Patient population includes acute and chronic medical, post-surgical (bariatric, total joints), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, stroke, and oncology cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for telemetry and 1:5 for MedSurg patients; ratios remain 1:4 for mixed teams
• RNs must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors
• Shifts are 12 hours, day shift (7:00am-7:30pm), with 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
• Travelers are the first to float and may be floated to nearby MS Tele units, ICU for Tele patients, and ER for holds
• Cerner EMR is used, with experience preferred but not required
• On standby for low census with a 30-minute response time when called in
• No call requirement; must attend shift huddles at 7:00am and 7:00pm
• Orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• Duties include medication teaching, intentional hourly rounding, and bedside shift reporting
• Strict policy on attendance and punctuality
• Navy blue scrubs are required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and jackets must be navy
• Team structure includes CNAs based on census, 24/7 house supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse, and break nurse support
• No titration of drips; common set-rate infusions include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
• Must cover at least one major and one minor holiday during assignment
• Must not have been employed by the facility or its affiliates within the past year in a direct role

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years’ recent RN experience in a telemetry or similar acute care setting
• Current ACLS, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications are required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms is mandatory
• Previous Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be comfortable caring for post-surgical, stroke, and oncology patients
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last three 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