Med Surg

RN – Medical/Surgical Telemetry | Bakersfield, CA | 13-Week Contract

This 13-week day shift contract places you on an acute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit managing a diverse patient population including acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients (total joints, urology, GYN, podiatry, and general surgery), and potential stroke patients.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (Sat/Sun for days)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday minimum
• Shift huddles at 0700 each day

Clinical Details

• Patient population: Med/Surg and telemetry; comfort with post-surgical total joint patients required
• Heparin drips administered; no titration required; no cardiac drips on this unit
• Remote telemetry monitoring with RN responsibility to read, interpret, and sign off on strips
• Respiratory support up to CPAP/BiPAP; no ventilators
• CNAs available based on census

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• BSN not required

Floating

Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to other Med/Surg Telemetry units, ICU (Med/Surg Tele patients), or the ED for Med/Surg Tele holds. Float locations are within a reasonable distance.

Standby & Cancellation

No on-call requirement; low-census standby possible with a 30-minute response time. Up to 4 shifts may be canceled over a 13-week contract. Guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs; undershirts and jackets must be navy, white, or black. No hoodies or sweatshirts.

Orientation: 1–2 precepted shifts upon arrival.