Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/20/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As a telemetry nurse (RN TELE), you are responsible for the care of patients that require cardiac monitoring and more frequent vitals and assessments. Typically, these patients, have more complex diagnoses including cardiac ailments, congestive heart failure, stroke, COPD and diabetes. These patients may be admitted from the Emergency Room or transferred from the ICU. You will support their treatment, utilizing high-tech equipment to perform diagnostic tests and track progress.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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 reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1203665. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry

About Cross Country NursesBenefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus