Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,492 per week in Bakersfield, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,492 per week Shift Information: Nights
- 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bakersfield,
California, 93301! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN
Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per
Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 3 years License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience using NIHSS
on the floor High acuity and high-risk patient experience Chemo
certification is a plus but not required Description: The unit
operates with a fast-paced environment. There is a high patient
turnover with complex cases. Staff will manage high acuity and
high-risk patients. The patient ratio is 4 to 1. The unit has 30
beds. All candidates must possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, and
NIHSS. Experience with NIHSS is required. The unit uses an EMR
system for charting. There are nurse aides available during day and
night shifts. A charge nurse will be present if staffing exceeds 28
patients. Nurses will work 12-hour shifts with scheduled breaks as
per state law. Every other weekend off or a total of four weekend
days in a four-week schedule is required. There is a designated
scrub color requirement. Monitoring is provided by a dedicated unit
for telemetry. Nurses interpret their own telemetry strips with
support from monitoring techs. The unit supports various medical
interventions including titration of specific medications. Patients
may come from different care levels requiring a high degree of
care. Staff may float to other units based on operational needs.
Orientation will be provided for floating to other care areas.
Ongoing education and competency assessments are required annually.
Experience in stepdown units is beneficial, but not mandatory. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team
dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill
is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in
the healthcare profession. Advocating for patients from diverse
backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your
patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in
various healthcare settings. Each assignment introduces you to new
colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry.
Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future
career opportunities and collaborations. Exposure to a variety of
cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment
and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in
high-pressure situations. Travel nursing exposes you to various
healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts.
Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and
career advancement opportunities. Requirements Required for
Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam
29277792EXPTEMP
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