Telemetry Travel Nurse Job in Bakersfield, CA | Nights (3x12)
Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Downtown
Bakersfield, CA
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Telemetry Nurse in Bakersfield, CA
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$2,574
Specialty
Telemetry
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Telemetry travel nurse job in Bakersfield, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Downtown. This role pays $2,574 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Downtown
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Location: Bakersfield, CA 93301 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Manage a multi-patient assignment of continuously monitored cardiac patients
- Interpret cardiac rhythms, recognizing arrhythmias and escalating changes promptly
- Administer cardiac medications as ordered, including antiarrhythmics and anticoagulants
- Respond to chest pain, rhythm changes, and signs of instability, initiating emergency interventions per facility protocol
Travel Telemetry Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Telemetry experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Telemetry Travel Nurse Jobs Near Bakersfield, CA
What certifications do travel Telemetry jobs require?
Most require BLS and ACLS, and some facilities also ask for a current arrhythmia or basic ECG course certificate. Units that take stroke patients may add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Will I be tested on rhythm interpretation for travel Telemetry jobs?
Often, yes. Many facilities require a dysrhythmia or ECG assessment during onboarding. Expect to identify common blocks, atrial fibrillation with RVR, ventricular arrhythmias, paced rhythms, and other urgent changes, then follow the unit's escalation process.
How is Telemetry different from PCU or Med Surg/Tele?
The lines vary by hospital. Telemetry generally centers on continuous cardiac monitoring at or near med-surg acuity, Med Surg/Tele may mix monitored and unmonitored beds, and PCU usually involves higher acuity with more titratable drips or closer observation. Ask what the unit actually manages rather than assuming the title tells the whole story.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Telemetry job in Bakersfield
- Review California nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View California salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA anchors hospital care for the southern San Joaquin Valley, with campuses like Kern Medical and Adventist Health Bakersfield supporting regional patient flow. Travelers taking contracts here often land on med-surg floors and in operating rooms to meet the area's needs. The metro draws patients from a wide agricultural region across Kern County, which keeps the hospitals' reach broad. The city's neighborhood grids keep daily commutes short, and assignments can extend into nearby Shafter and Wasco. When a shift ends, the Kern River Parkway Trail and the historic Fox Theater are straightforward ways to decompress, with the Sierra foothills close for a longer day off. Housing costs run well below coastal California, which is much of the draw for a Central Valley stretch.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Telemetry · Bakersfield, CA · $2,574 /wk