Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Bakersfield, CA - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Bakersfield, CA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bakersfield, California, 93311!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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