American Traveler 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: 01/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry position in California requiring a current CA RN license and strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a mixed Med/Surg and Telemetry unit with 39 beds
• Care for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical (including bariatrics and total joints), stroke, and non-titratable drips
• Patient ratios are typically 1:4 for telemetry, 1:5 for Med/Surg, with mixed assignments possible
• Use Cerner for EMR; Cerner experience preferred and comp test available for experienced users
• Required to work 12-hour day shifts, including 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
• Travelers are the first to float, possibly between units within the hospital or to sister hospitals, and may care for Med/Surg patients in ICU or ER holds
• Must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms and work with Phillips cardiac monitors
• Care includes handling set-rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin drips, as well as patients on CPAP or BiPAP managed by RT
• Care for a diverse patient population including high post-surgical volume and fast-paced admissions and discharges
• Work within a supportive team structure including house supervisor, nurse managers, charge or break nurses, CNAs, RT, and pharmacy support available 24/7
• Strict attendance policy; punctuality required for 7-7:30 shifts and daily AM huddles
• Orientation will be 1-3 shifts depending on Cerner experience
• Travelers are integrated into permanent staff holiday rotation and are expected to work one major and one minor holiday per contract
• Navy blue scrubs required, with specific guidelines for jackets and undershirts
• Any compromises in patient safety are not tolerated; high degree of professionalism required
• First-time travelers accepted

Requirements

• Active unencumbered CA RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms is essential
• Completion of a recent two-part reference check: one supervisor within last 12 months, one peer or supervisor within last 3 years
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred; competency testing as applicable
• Must provide a copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Candidates must not have been employed by CommonSpirit facilities including CHI and Dignity within the previous year

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-648529. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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