Telemetry RN Job in Bakersfield, CA

You will work as a registered nurse on a 31-bed telemetry unit at Mercy Hospital Downtown in Bakersfield, California. This is a 91-day travel assignment starting October 26, 2026, with a weekly pay rate of $2,540.16.

Shift and Schedule

• 3x12 night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend requirement; night shifts on Friday and Saturday
• Expected to work 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per permanent staff rotation
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Must report within 30 minutes if placed on standby or call

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage a patient ratio of 1:4 on the 31-bed unit (11 private and 10 semi-private rooms)
• Read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using the Phillips telemetry system
• Care for patients including post-pacemaker, hemodialysis, new-onset AFib, ICU stepdown, surgical patients, urology, oncology with cardiac monitoring, strokes, TBI, and high-acuity patients
• Provide CPAP or BiPAP ventilation support with respiratory therapy assistance
• Use the Cerner electronic medical record system
• Complete floor-specific orientation of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor

Floating and Float Pool Assignments

You will be first priority for floating to other units, including 2W MedSurg remote tele, MedSurg SW, ICU for tele holds, and ER holds.

Required Certifications and Dress Code

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Navy blue scrubs required; scrub jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black

You will work with a diverse patient population requiring cardiac monitoring and close observation. This role is ideal for nurses with telemetry experience who are comfortable with rhythm interpretation and caring for complex medical and surgical patients.