Telemetry RN
Bakersfield, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

Join our team as a Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry within a supportive and dynamic environment. This position involves providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population, including those with acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients, and stroke patients.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Telemetry
• Bed Capacity: 32 beds - All private
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4 for telemetry patients; 1:5 for MedSurg patients

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Type: Nights, including every other weekend (EOW)
• First to Float: Yes

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS - AHA or APEX

Patient Population

Caring for a variety of conditions, including:

• Acute/Chronic Medical Conditions
• Post-Surgical patients including Bariatrics and Total Joints
• Urology, GYN, podiatry, and general surgery cases
• Stroke patients and non-titratable drips
• Potential Oncology patients

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to read & interpret all cardiac rhythms

Unit Operations

• Technology: GE Monitors on the unit
• CNA Assistance: Available based on census
• Equipment: CPAP or BiPAP as per RT & MD orders (no vents)

Scheduling & Requirements

• Self-Scheduling: Limited opportunity; 12-hour shifts (7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a)
• Weekend Schedule: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week period
• Holiday Requirements: Minimum of 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Floating: May float to other units including ICU and ER for MedSurg Tele holds

Dress Code

Scrub colors must be navy blue. Undershirts and scrub jackets must also be navy, white, or black. Hoodies and sweatshirts are not permitted.

Orientation

New hires will undergo 1-2 shifts of orientation with a preceptor to ensure a smooth transition into the unit.

Additional Information

We are committed to evidence-based practices, including bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching. Our unit is fast-paced with a high volume of admissions and discharges, and any issues compromising patient safety are taken seriously. Strict adherence to attendance is expected.