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$2,499/wk
Travel RN - Telemetry
Bakersfield, California
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Overview
Posted 17 hours ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Aug 4, 2025
Length
13 weeks
Openings
2
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
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Job Details

  • Work in the Telemetry Float Pool within an acute care hospital
  • Care provided to cardiac, stroke, post-procedural, and high-acuity neuro/telemetry patients
  • 30-bed unit with 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratios
  • Required to work 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend coverage
  • Assignment includes floating to multiple units, including possible ICU assignments based on patient acuity
  • Utilizes Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is strictly required
  • Uses Spacelabs monitoring equipment with 24/7 monitor tech support
  • Orientation includes two 12-hour shifts on the home unit, one ICU day, and a split shift on a MedSurg unit

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license required
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry nursing experience
  • Valid ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA or APEX) certifications required and must be current at time of consideration
  • Competency with cardiac and stroke patient care including NIH assessments
  • Cerner EMR experience required
  • Competency evaluation may be required for sheath pulling
  • Must pass a dysrhythmia (basic or advanced) Relias exam within 24-48 hours of offer, with a maximum of two attempts
  • Must successfully pass sterile technique testing for Foley catheter and central line dressing changes on first day
  • Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility
  • No first-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities include interpreting telemetry strips, setting alarm rates, and administering cardiac medications per protocol
  • No titration of cardiac drips or nitroglycerin; frequent use of Heparin protocol and other cardiac medications
  • Team support includes nurse aides (varying by census), an assigned charge nurse, and 24/7 access to RT and pharmacy
  • Expect high patient turnover and high acuity with a fast-paced environment
  • Candidates must wear navy blue scrubs, with permitted undershirts in navy, white, or black
  • Orientation includes coverage in ICU and MedSurg to prepare for floating
  • Relias exam is pass/fail; failure results in ineligibility to work for 6 months with CommonSpirit AZ and Sacramento Region
  • Must be competent in neuro and cardiac post-procedural care, including post-CABG, pacer wires, and cerebral thrombectomy patients
  • Holiday and weekend coverage is required as per unit scheduling guidelines

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,499/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$32,488
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$129,952
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,225/wk
Regular Hours
$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600
OT Hours
$52.08 x 12 hours/wk = $625
Weekly Stipends
$1,274/wk
Lodging
$132.00 x 7 days = $924
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,499/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,249 - $2,499. The $2,499 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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