Telemetry RN
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN with a CA license and at least 2 years of experience for a fast-paced acute care unit with cardiac and stroke patients.

Details

• Acute care Telemetry unit (Tele 3SW) with 32 all-private beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for Med-Surg patients (mixed teams maintain 1:4 ratio)
• Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, cardiac telemetry, stroke, non-titratable drips, COVID, forensic, and potential post-op patients
• Uses GE cardiac monitors; RNs must read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• No drip titration required; set rate drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
• CPAP/BiPAP support per RT or MD order; no ventilator management
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-730p) with shift huddles at 0700 and 1900
• Every other weekend required (Sat/Sun for day shifts)
• Minimum of 1 major and 1 minor holiday coverage required
• No call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute call-in response time
• Travelers are first to float, potentially to Mercy Downtown (~6.5 miles away), any MS/MST unit, ICU for MST patients, or ER for MST holds

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or APEX) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching including side effects
• Support structure includes 24/7 house supervisor, nurse manager during business hours, and charge/break nurses each shift
• CNA support provided based on census
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Navy blue scrub color required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black and scrub jackets must be navy; no hoodies or sweatshirts allowed
• Fast-paced unit with high patient acuity and frequent admissions
• Strict attendance policy; punctuality is required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year (PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable)
• Two attempts allowed for Relias and sterile technique tests; failure of both results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit Sacramento region and Arizona facilities