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Telemetry
Bakersfield, CA
Telemetry Nurse – 12-Hour Night Shift
About the Role
Join the telemetry unit as a night-shift nurse caring for 31 patients across a monitored acute care setting. You'll work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, providing direct patient care and continuous cardiac monitoring.
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
This unit manages a diverse patient population including:
- Post-pacemaker and hemodialysis patients
- New-onset atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular response
- ICU stepdowns and post-surgical patients
- Urology patients (post-cystoscopy)
- High-acuity patients including those with sepsis, PEG tubes, and pressure injuries
- Stroke and TBI patients
- Approximately one-third of patients transfer from skilled nursing facilities
You'll perform continuous cardiac rhythm interpretation and assessment, with 24/7 respiratory therapist and pharmacy support available.
Requirements
- Current RN license (state of assignment)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
- Ability to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
- Comfortable with floating to other monitored units when needed
Details
- Staffing Support: Charge nurse, resource nurse, and one nurse aide on nights
- Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week cycle (Friday/Saturday for nights)
- Holiday Expectation: One major and one minor holiday per contract
- Orientation: 1–2 shifts with preceptor
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Cancellation Policy: Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; undershirts in navy, white, or black.