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The job in short
Registered nurse, telemetry.
Nursing
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-16
- Location as listed
- Bakersfield, CA
- Role
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a telemetry unit. The successful candidate will provide exceptional patient care, adhering to evidence-based practices.
Unit Information
Unit Name: Tele 4SW
• Unit Type: Telemetry
• Bed Capacity: 32 private beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:4 for telemetry patients; 1:5 for MedSurg patients
Shifts and Scheduling
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Type: Nights, every other weekend, first to float
• Weekend Requirements: Four weekend shifts in a four-week schedule (Friday/Saturday for nights; Saturday/Sunday for days)
• Holiday Requirements: One major and one minor holiday minimum
Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Cerner experience preferred
Patient Care Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with a diverse patient population, including:
• Acute and chronic medical conditions
• Post-surgical patients, including bariatrics and total joints
• Pediatrics, GYN, podiatry, and general surgery patients
• Stroke patients and non-titratable drip management
• Potential oncology patients
Technical Skills
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythms; GE Monitors are used on this unit
• No titration of medications required; set rate drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
Resources and Support
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor availability 24/7; Nurse Manager during normal business hours
• CNAs available based on census and patient needs
• Patients may require CPAP or BiPAP as per RT and MD orders; no vent support available
Unit Expectations
The unit promotes a warm and welcoming environment. Staff members must uphold best practices, including:
• Bedside shift reporting
• Intentional hourly rounding
• Comprehensive medication education, including side effects
This is a fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge rates due to surgical volume. Attendance and punctuality are strictly enforced.
Location
This position is located in a facility within the region of City, State.
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