RN MedSurg Telemetry Shift Manager
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse Shift Manager role in an acute care hospital setting, requiring prior charge RN experience and a valid CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting across all Med/Surg Telemetry units
• Blend of charge nurse, clinical mentor, and shift manager responsibilities covering Med/Surg, GYN, oncology, orthopedic/spine, and general surgical patients
• Patient ratios of 1:5 for Med/Surg patients and 1:4 for chemo/tele patients
• Remote telemetry monitoring supported by monitor techs; no ventilator patients
• EMR: Cerner (one orientation shift available if needed)
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
• First to float to other Med/Surg and Telemetry units within the same health system
• Holiday coverage required: 2 major holidays and 1 minor holiday
• No on-call responsibilities; if placed on standby for low census, must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes
• 16-week contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Must have served as a charge RN in most recent assignment
• Strong central line experience required
• A driver's license must be provided for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Provides on-shift leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care while rounding on patients, addressing safety and service concerns, and serving as a clinical and interpersonal resource for staff
• Takes charge nurse and patient assignments as needed based on census and staffing levels
• Supports 2 nurse aides per shift (target staffing)
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7; RT and pharmacy available 24/7; resource nurse available for IV support; dedicated team for PICC and midline insertions
• Common patient diagnoses include general medical/surgical, GYN, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, spine and joint cases, and oncology patients (including private oncology suites); patients age 15 and older accepted; no acute strokes, acute cardiac, or active drip patients
• Navy scrubs required
• Orientation consists of 3 weeks total: 1 week of classroom training followed by 2 weeks of unit orientation
• Manager interview required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Candidate must be enthusiastic about teaching and providing compassionate, patient-centered care