About this opportunity
Cross Country TravCorps, Inc. lists this Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,345 per week opportunity in bakersfield, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Specialty: Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Telemetric Nursing Nights in an acute care facility. This position involves providing specialized care for cardiac telemetry patients, including those with acute or chronic medical conditions, stroke, COVID-19, forensic issues, and potential post-operative care. The role emphasizes adherence to evidence-based practices and quick adaptation to a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Position Description: 32-bed unit with all private rooms, nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for medical-surgical patients. The unit manages a variety of patient conditions, including cardiac, stroke, COVID, forensic, and post-op cases.
Required Qualifications: Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse, at least 2 years of clinical experience, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certification, Cerner experience preferred, and the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms on GE monitors.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, with weekends (Fri/Sat for nights) and holidays (one major and one minor minimum).
Responsibilities: Provide patient care for telemetry, manage set rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin, read and interpret cardiac rhythms, and uphold hospital policies such as bedside shift report and hourly rounding.
Additional Information: Unit has a structured orientation of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor. Staff are expected to uphold high standards of safety and attendance, with strict policy enforcement. The unit allows float to other hospitals and units, including ICU and ER, for appropriate patients.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Other Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
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Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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