Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Telemetry Nurse, located at the healthcare provider's facility, is responsible for providing specialized care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. This role involves managing acute and chronic medical conditions, stroke patients, and non-titratable drips in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, at least 2 years of nursing experience, Cerner electronic medical records experience preferred
• Responsibilities include managing patients with cardiac telemetry needs, interpreting all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors, and administering set-rate drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
• The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for medical-surgical patients, with float rotation to other units as needed
• The Charge Nurse or House Supervisor maintains oversight, with in-house coverage 24/7, and the unit requires adherence to strict attendance policies and evidence-based practices including bedside shift reports and hourly rounding
• Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, and scrubs are navy blue with specific dress code requirements
• The unit admits patients with COVID, forensic issues, and potential post-op cases, and maintains a high acuity with many admissions and stringent safety standards
• No titration of drips is required, and RN staff must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips on GE monitors

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits