Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Telemetry Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location Described This telemetry nursing position involves providing care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and specialized populations such as bariatrics, total joints, urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, and oncology. The role requires delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Details Certifications and Experience: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required. Must possess a valid nursing license to submit. At least 2 years' nursing experience, with Cerner electronic health records experience preferred.

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, including every other weekend and at least one major and one minor holiday.

Responsibilities: Nursing care for telemetry patients, interpretation of cardiac rhythms using GE monitors, managing set rate drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin, and upholding infection control and safety protocols.

Unit Specifics: Must be comfortable with telemetry-specific patients, including stroke, oncology, and post-surgical populations. Able to read and interpret cardiac strips independently. Required to complete 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor.

Additional Information: Warm and welcoming staff environment with strict adherence to evidence-based practices such as bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and medication teaching. Staffing includes nurse aides based on census, with a house supervisor available 24/7. Floating to other unit types (including ICU, ER, or other MedSurg Tele units) may be required, with float rotation potentially necessary.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1338608. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus