Med Surg / Telemetry Oncology RN
Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown

MedSurg/Tele/Oncology Nurse

Overview

• Travel contract in Bakersfield, California
• 13-week assignment
• 12-hour shifts: 7a-7:30p or 7p-7:30a
• 36 hours per week
• Unit has 27 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 for tele patients, 1:5 for MedSurg patients; mixed MS/Tele teams remain 1:4

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in California
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• 2 full years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Cerner experience

Unit Details

• Common patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients including total joints, urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, and potential stroke patients
• Remote telemetry is used; RNs are required to read, interpret, and sign off on strips
• Heparin drips are used
• No cardiac drips on the unit
• CPAP or BiPAP may be used per RT and MD order
• No vents

Scheduling and Work Expectations

• 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday minimum
• No call, but may be placed on standby for low census
• 30-minute response time if called in from standby
• Travelers are first to float
• Orientation is 1-2 shifts with a preceptor

Floating

• May float to Mercy Downtown
• May float to any MS Tele unit
• May float to ICU for MedSurg Tele patients
• May float to ER for MedSurg Tele holds

Additional Notes

• CNAs are based on census
• Navy blue scrubs required
• If worn, undershirt must be navy, white, or black
• If worn, scrub jacket must be navy
• No hoodies, sweatshirts, or sweat jackets