Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Charge Nurse - $2,667 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2025 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit night shift with a current CA RN license and recent charge nurse experience. Responsibilities Work in a 27-bed telemetry unit within an acute care setting Patient population includes med surg, GYN, post-op, oncology (history of, not active chemo), appy, chole, some spine and joint cases, and patients over age 15; no acute strokes, no acute cardiac, no drips, no vents Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 for med surg and 1:4 for chemo/tele patients Night shifts with 12-hour shifts, required to work every other weekend First to float to other med surg units as needed Remote telemetry monitoring supported by monitor techs Cerner is the charting system used Role includes a blend of charge nurse, clinical mentorship, and management responsibilities with on-shift leadership duties No first-time travelers considered for this assignment Three weeks of orientation provided, including classroom and unit orientation Must wear navy scrubs Required to cover two major holidays and one minor holiday If placed on standby, must be able to report within 30 minutes Support resources include two nurse aides per shift, resource nurse, PICC and midline teams, hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy all available 24/7 Candidates must not have been directly employed by any facilities associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year Requirements Active CA RN license required at time of consideration Minimum of 3 years RN experience, including prior charge nurse experience in most recent assignment Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Previous telemetry and med surg experience required Strong central line skills required Must provide two professional references: one supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last three years Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-634282. 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.

Location: Bakersfield, California, US

Posted Date: 11/14/2025