Telemetry

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Bakersfield, CA | 13-Week Contract

This fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry unit manages a diverse patient population including acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients (bariatric and total joint procedures), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, stroke, and potential oncology patients. RNs manage set-rate drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin) and must be proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms independently.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat for nights)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday minimum
• No on-call requirement; low-census standby possible (30-minute response time if called in)

Float Requirements

Travelers float first and may be assigned to any Med/Surg Telemetry unit, the ICU (for Med/Surg Tele patients), or the ER (for Med/Surg Tele holds). Inter-facility float is possible to a sister campus approximately 6.5 miles away.

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• NIHSS (AHA or APEX)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Familiarity with electronic health records preferred
• Comfort with post-surgical populations, including bariatric and total joint patients, is essential

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Navy blue; undershirts and jackets must be navy, white, or black — no hoodies or sweatshirts
• Orientation: 1–2 preceptor shifts
• Strict attendance policy; punctuality is expected
• Unit culture emphasizes bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and medication teaching
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week | 91-week contract (approximately 13 weeks)