Travel Charge Telemetry RN - $2,667 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jan 20, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry leadership role in an acute care setting, requiring a CA RN license and recent charge experience.
Details- Work in a Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital environment
- Night shifts with 12-hour schedule and every other weekend required
- Role combines charge nurse, clinical mentor, and manager responsibilities
- Clinician will round on patients, provide on-shift leadership, and serve as a resource for clinical and interpersonal matters
- First to float as needed based on census and staffing
- Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is preferred
- 3 weeks of orientation provided, including classroom and unit-based training
- Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience in a telemetry setting
- Must have served as a charge RN in the most recent assignment
- Current ACLS, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA or APEX) certifications required
- No first-time travelers; previous travel experience required
- Must provide two professional references, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and another peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Role includes leading and mentoring clinical staff while ensuring safe and high-quality patient care
- Candidates must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year unless only PRN through an outside firm
- Night shifts with every other weekend coverage required
- Scrub and dress code details provided during orientation
- Testing on dysrhythmia and sterile technique may be required during orientation
American Traveler Job ID #P-648953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.