Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a fast-paced 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CA RN license and at least 2 years of acute telemetry experience.

Details

• Acute care Telemetry unit with 32 private beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for MedSurg patients
• Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, cardiac telemetry, stroke, non-titratable drips, COVID, forensic, and potential post-op patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• GE cardiac monitors used; RNs must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Set rate drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin; no titration required
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP/BiPap per RT or MD order; no ventilators
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a, with shift huddles at 0700 and 1900
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for nights)
• Minimum coverage of 1 major and 1 minor holiday required
• No on-call requirement, though standby for low census may apply with a 30-minute response time if called in
• Travelers are first to float and may float to a nearby sister facility (~6.5 miles), any MS/MST unit, ICU for MST patients, or ER for MST holds

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA or APEX)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythms independently
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching including side effects
• Unit is fast-paced with frequent admissions and high patient acuity
• Support structure includes a 24/7 house supervisor, nurse manager during business hours, and charge or break nurse coverage each shift
• CNA support is provided based on patient census
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Navy blue scrubs required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and jackets must be navy with no hoodies or sweatshirts
• Strict attendance policy in place
• Warm and welcoming staff environment