Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Active California RN licensure and ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms are required.

The position works on an acute care Telemetry unit with 12-hour nights (7pm–7:30am), patient ratios around 1:4, and post-surgical populations. Cerner EMR experience preferred; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required, along with two professional references.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Must be able to independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Telemetry unit with 32 private beds.
• Patient ratios around 1:4 for telemetry patients.
• Care for post-surgical patients including bariatric and total joint.
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythms; administer Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin drips (as ordered).
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7p-7:30a).
• Travelers float to related units as needed; assume high census.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry nursing

Post-surgical care

Education

California RN license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring active CA RN licensure and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with post-surgical populations including bariatric and total joint patients
• Must be able to independently read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Telemetry unit with 32 private beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for MedSurg patients (mixed teams maintain 1:4 ratio)
• Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, post-surgical (including bariatric and total joint), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, stroke, and potential oncology patients
• No drip titration required; set rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin drips used
• GE cardiac monitors used; RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• CPAP/Bipap per RT or MD order; no ventilator management
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7p-730a)
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for nights)
• Shift huddles held at 0700 and 1900
• Travelers are first to float, potentially to Mercy Downtown (~6.5 miles away), any MedSurg Tele unit, ICU for MedSurg Tele patients, or ER for MedSurg Tele holds
• No on-call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute response time if called in
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, intentional hourly rounding, and medication teaching including side effects
• Fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge volume due to surgical census
• House supervisor available 24/7; Nurse Manager present during business hours; Charge Nurse and Break Nurse (or Nurse Shift Manager) on each shift
• CNA support based on census
• Unit orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Scrub color is navy blue; undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets must be navy; no hoodies or sweatshirts permitted
• Strict attendance policy; punctuality is required
• Warm and welcoming staff environment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-771590

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