RN - Telemetry - Travel - Bakersfield, CA - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-02

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Float Pool Job Specialty: Telemetry Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS - AHA or APEX Must-Have: Cerner experience, no first-time travelers Job Description: - Work in a Cardiac and Stroke telemetry float pool. - Provide care for 24-hour post-CABG patients, chest tubes, pacer wires, and more. - Competency in stroke care and NIH assessment is necessary. - Handle post-procedural patients from cerebral thrombectomy and coilings. - Fast-paced unit with high patient turnover and acuity. - Responsible for interpreting telemetry strips and setting alarm rates. - Experience with cardiac medications such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin drips following protocol. - No vent management required; high-flow and bedside CPAP maintained by RT. - Access to 24/7 pharmacy and RT assistance. - Possible float to various units and ICU, with appropriate patient assignments based on competency. - Ability to float to telemetry units and, if necessary, to ICU with orientation. - Compliance with scrub color requirements: navy blue with optional navy, white, or black undershirts. - Shift includes a 30-minute break and three 15-minute breaks. - Experience in high-risk environments with an average of 600 discharges per month. 26066353EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing 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. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.

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