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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown

$2,240-2,519/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
CA License

Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced Telemetry nurse for a travel contract.

Job requirements

The right candidate will have 2 full years of experience.
Must be able to read & interpret all cardiac rhythms.

Schedule information

Shifts: 12's 7 - 7:30.
Block scheduling allowed if the needs of the unit are met, but not guaranteed.
Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts out of 4 week schedule.
Floating: Travelers are the 1st to float.

Unit specific information

Unit: 4W Telemetry
# beds: 31 beds (11 private & 10 semi-private)
Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS are required
Ratios: 1 to 4
EMR: Cerner

Additional Details

Charge Nurse: Shift Manager & a Resource Nurse
Nurse Aides: Yes - 2 on days & 1 on nights
Weekend shifts for nights are Fri/Sat & Sat Sun for days
Travelers are expected to work into the perm staff holiday rotation schedule (1 major holiday & 1 minor holiday)
Tele: Phillips
Vents: Cpap or Bipap (per RT)
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Yes - on call after hours
IV Team: No
RT 24/7: Yes
Pharmacy 24/7: Yes & Omnicell
Floor specific orientation: 1-2 shifts w/ preceptor
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Post pacer, hemodialysis, no cardiac/surgical patients, new onset afib, or RVR. CP sent out. Stepdown from ICU, surgical patients, urology patients: Cystoscopy. Oncology patients would transfer if they have cardiac problems to be monitored. Rare ortho patients. Some correctional patients (federal not State), strokes, TBI, high acuity, heavy patients, a lot of patients with bedsores, about 1/3 from nursing homes, peg tubes, sepsis, etc...

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Short Term Acute Care
144 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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