Travel Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certification, and an active CA RN license.

• Work in a 31-bed Telemetry unit (4W) within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Common diagnoses include post-pacer, hemodialysis, new onset afib/RVR, stroke, TBI, sepsis, and stepdown from ICU or surgical cases
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7pm-7:30am)
• Every other weekend required, with Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun night shifts
• Travelers are first to float, potentially to Med Surg, remote tele, ICU for tele MS hold, or ER holds
• On-call requirement with 30-minute response time if placed on standby

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Unit includes a Shift Manager and Resource Nurse for charge support, plus nurse aide support (2 on days, 1 on night shift)
• In-house hospitalist or intensivist available on-call after hours
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support with Omnicell
• Floor-specific orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• Scrub color is navy blue; scrub jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday per the facility's staff rotation schedule
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility within the past year

American Traveler Job  #P-771589. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.