Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a telemetry unit. The successful candidate will provide exceptional patient care, adhering to evidence-based practices.
Unit Information
Unit Name: Tele 4SW
- Unit Type: Telemetry
- Bed Capacity: 32 private beds
- Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:4 for telemetry patients; 1:5 for MedSurg patients
Shifts and Scheduling
- Shift Length: 12 hours
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Type: Nights, every other weekend, first to float
- Weekend Requirements: Four weekend shifts in a four-week schedule (Friday/Saturday for nights; Saturday/Sunday for days)
- Holiday Requirements: One major and one minor holiday minimum
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS
- Cerner experience preferred
Patient Care Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with a diverse patient population, including:
- Acute and chronic medical conditions
- Post-surgical patients, including bariatrics and total joints
- Pediatrics, GYN, podiatry, and general surgery patients
- Stroke patients and non-titratable drip management
- Potential oncology patients
Technical Skills
- Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythms; GE Monitors are used on this unit
- No titration of medications required; set rate drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
Resources and Support
- Charge Nurse and House Supervisor availability 24/7; Nurse Manager during normal business hours
- CNAs available based on census and patient needs
- Patients may require CPAP or BiPAP as per RT and MD orders; no vent support available
Unit Expectations
The unit promotes a warm and welcoming environment. Staff members must uphold best practices, including:
- Bedside shift reporting
- Intentional hourly rounding
- Comprehensive medication education, including side effects
This is a fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge rates due to surgical volume. Attendance and punctuality are strictly enforced.
Location
This position is located in a facility within the region of City, State.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19338852. 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: RN:Telemetry,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
