Telemetry

Telemetry RN — 4W Telemetry Unit | Bakersfield, CA

13-Week Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts

This Telemetry unit manages a high-acuity, diverse patient population including post-pacemaker placement, new-onset atrial fibrillation and RVR, hemodialysis, strokes, TBI, sepsis, urology (cystoscopy), and ICU stepdown patients. Approximately one-third of patients are admitted from skilled nursing facilities. Additional patient populations include oncology patients requiring cardiac monitoring, correctional patients, and those with complex wound care needs such as pressure injuries and PEG tubes.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday for day shift)
• Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation (1 major, 1 minor)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Float Requirements

Travelers are first to float and may rotate to MedSurg remote telemetry, MedSurg, ICU telemetry/med-surge holds, or ER holds.

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Clinical Details

• Must be able to independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; CPAP/BiPAP managed by RT
• Hospitalist/intensivist in-house; on call after hours
• Pharmacy available 24/7; no dedicated IV team on unit
• Nurse aide support on all shifts
• Floor-specific orientation: 1–2 preceptored shifts

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs required; scrub jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 4 shifts may be cancelled per 13-week contract; the facility may pay full hours in lieu of cancellation.