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

Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) nurse position in a hospital setting, focusing on acute care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and specialized treatment. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care on the night shift, with responsibilities including patient assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Details

• Location: Not specified
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
• Required Qualifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS; 2 years of experience required; License to Submit
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Required Skills and Experience: Ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms, experience with telemetry patient care, and familiarity with Cerner electronic medical record system.
• Clinical and Operational Responsibilities: Monitoring patients with post pacer, hemodialysis, new onset atrial fibrillation or RVR, respiratory support including Cpap or Bipap, and managing high acuity cases such as strokes, TBI, and sepsis. Handling a variety of complex cases including oncology and surgical patients, with potential to float between units as needed.
• Certification Requirements: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Additional Information: The unit includes 31 beds with a mix of private and semi-private rooms, handled by a team composed of charge nurses, nurse aides, and hospitalists or intensivists on call. Orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, and the unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.

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