Telemetry RN Job in Bakersfield, CA

You'll work as a Registered Nurse in the Telemetry unit at Mercy Hospital Southwest in Bakersfield, California. This is a 91-day travel assignment starting October 12, 2026, with a weekly pay of $2,540.16.

Schedule and Shift Details

• 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend requirement; Saturday and Sunday shifts for day schedule
• 4 weekend shifts required in a 4-week rotation
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday requirement
• No on-call requirement; may be placed on standby for low census with 30-minute response time if called in

Unit Overview and Patient Care

• 32 all-private bed telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry and 1:5 for Med/Surg patients
• Care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, cardiac telemetry monitoring, stroke, and potential post-operative needs
• Administer set-rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin; no titration required
• Independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors
• CPAP and BiPAP administered per respiratory therapy and physician orders
• No ventilator management required

Floating and Technology

• Travelers are first to float; may be floated to Med/Surg, ICU for MST patients, ER for MST holds, and a sister facility approximately 6.5 miles away
• Charting system: Cerner (experience preferred)

Orientation and Daily Operations

• 1-2 shifts of orientation with a preceptor
• Shift huddles at 0700 and 1900 hours each shift
• Evidence-based practices include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching on side effects

Requirements and Dress Code

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• BSN not required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS (AHA or APEX)
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs with navy, white, or black undershirts; navy scrub jackets only; no hoodies, sweatshirts, or sweat jackets
• Strict attendance policy with emphasis on punctuality