Travel Telemetry Charge Nurse - $2,759 per week
Bakersfield, CA, 93399, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- telemetry nurse
- charge nurse
This is a travel telemetry charge nurse position in Bakersfield, CA, requiring an experienced RN with prior charge nurse responsibilities in acute care telemetry settings. The role involves night shifts, leadership duties, clinical mentorship, patient safety rounds, and use of the Cerner charting system. The employer offers a structured orientation, professional growth, overtime pay, and requires certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS or APEX.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Tele
Job Details:
• Work night shifts with every other weekend schedule
• First to float when needed
• Blend of charge nurse, clinical mentor, and manager responsibilities
• Provide on-shift leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care
• Round on patients and address service or safety concerns
• Serve as a resource for clinical and interpersonal issues
• Take charge nurse assignments as needed based on census and staffing levels
• Support staff and promote a positive work environment
• 3 weeks of orientation: first week classroom, following 2 weeks unit orientation
• Manager interviews required
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Must have been charge RN in last assignment
• Overtime pay after 8 hours per day
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS - AHA or APEX
• Work with Cerner charting system
• BSN not required
• Acute care setting
Facility:
This healthcare facility provides comprehensive acute care services with a focus on telemetry patient monitoring and cardiac care. The organization emphasizes leadership development and mentorship, offering extensive orientation programs and professional growth opportunities. The facility maintains high standards for patient safety and quality care while fostering a collaborative work environment that supports both staff development and excellent patient outcomes.
Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield offers a central California location with affordable living costs and easy access to both mountain recreation and coastal areas. The city provides a strong sense of community with diverse dining, entertainment options, and proximity to outdoor activities in the Sierra Nevada mountains, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth opportunities.
Adex Job ID #1029204. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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