Nurse Manager, MedSurg/Telemetry Float Pool
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager for a night shift position in an acute care MedSurg/Telemetry float pool, requiring recent charge RN experience and a current CA RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care MedSurg/Telemetry float pool setting
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required and first to float as needed
• Role includes a blend of charge nurse, clinical mentor, and manager responsibilities
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Responsibilities include rounding on patients, addressing service or safety issues, and serving as a resource for clinical and interpersonal concerns
• May take charge nurse assignments as needed based on census and staffing
• Comprehensive orientation provided: one week classroom followed by two weeks unit-based training
• Must pass competency testing as part of onboarding process
• Scrub or dress code per hospital policy
• Not open to first-time travelers

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered CA RN license required at time of consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience
• Recent charge RN experience in last assignment required
• Certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS (AHA or APEX)
• Two professional references: one supervisor within last 12 months, one peer or supervisor within last 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Must not have been directly employed by a facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

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