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: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring active CA RN licensure and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

• Acute care Telemetry unit with 32 private beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for Med Surg patients (mixed teams maintain 1:4 ratio)
• Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, post-surgical (including bariatric and total joint), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, stroke, and potential oncology patients
• No drip titration required; set rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin drips used
• GE cardiac monitors used; RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• CPAP/Bipap per RT or MD order; no ventilator management
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7p-730a)
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for nights)
• Shift huddles held at 0700 and 1900
• Travelers are first to float, potentially to Mercy Downtown (~6.5 miles away), any Med Surg Tele unit, ICU for Med Surg Tele patients, or ER for Med Surg Tele holds
• No on-call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute response time if called in
• Uses Cerner EMR

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with post-surgical populations including bariatric and total joint patients
• Must be able to independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching including side effects
• Fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge volume due to surgical census
• House supervisor available 24/7;
  Nurse Manager present during business hours;
  Charge Nurse and Break Nurse (or Nurse Shift Manager) on each shift
• CNA support based on census
• Unit orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Scrub color is navy blue; undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets must be navy; no hoodies or sweatshirts permitted
• Strict attendance policy; punctuality is required
• Warm and welcoming staff environment

American Traveler Job  #P-771590. 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.