About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Telemetry opportunity in bakersfield, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a nights position in a busy acute care hospital, requiring a CA RN license and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
Requirements
Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
Must pass sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
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
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Responsibilities
Acute care Telemetry unit (4W) with 31 beds (11 private & 10 semi-private)
Patient ratio of 1:4
Common diagnoses include post pacer, hemodialysis, new onset afib/RVR, stepdown from ICU, surgical, urology (cystoscopy), stroke, TBI, sepsis, and high-acuity patients
Uses Cerner EMR
Philips telemetry monitoring equipment
Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7pm-7:30am)
Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat nights)
Travelers are first to float, potentially to 2W MedSurg remote tele, MedSurg SW, ICU for tele MS hold, or ER holds
On-call/standby requires reporting within 30 minutes
Hospitalist/Intensivist available on call after hours
RT and Pharmacy available 24/7
No IV team on unit
Provide bedside nursing care to a diverse telemetry patient population including cardiac, post-surgical, oncology, and skilled nursing transfer patients
Unit supported by a Shift Manager, Resource Nurse, and Nurse Aides (2 on days, 1 on nights)
1-2 shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
Expected to work into the permanent staff holiday rotation, covering 1 major and 1 minor holiday
Navy blue scrubs required; scrub jackets must also be navy, and any undershirt must be navy, white, or black
Block scheduling may be available if unit needs are met, but is not guaranteed
Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with this health system within the past year
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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-
Open Positions: 2
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Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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