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Job ID: 896953
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,385.98
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Location
Bakersfield, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule | 1 major and 1 minor holiday minimum required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed all-private telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for med/surg patients (mixed teams maintain a 1:4 ratio)
- Care for a diverse patient population including acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients (bariatrics and total joints), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, stroke, and potential oncology patients
- Monitor and manage set-rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin — no titration required
- Independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE telemetry monitors
- Uphold evidence-based practice standards including bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching inclusive of side effects
- Participate in shift huddles at 0700 and 1900; adhere to strict attendance and punctuality expectations
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in California (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- Comfort and experience working with post-surgical populations including bariatric and total joint patients
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records
- Prior telemetry or med/surg telemetry unit experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Familiarity with CPAP and BiPAP respiratory support (no ventilator management required)
Why Join Us
- Join a warm and welcoming team with strong unit leadership support, including a house supervisor in-house 24/7 and dedicated charge and break nurse coverage each shift
- Work in a structured, well-supported environment with CNAs available based on census and a clear orientation period of 1–2 preceptor-guided shifts