Travel Registered Nurse Tele Job
Overview
A Registered Nurse — Telemetry (Tele) in a hospital setting for a travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Contract duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,059–$2,163 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,059–$2,163 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: telemetry/step-down cardiac care in a hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients using the nursing process and established standards of care
- Monitor telemetry data and patient status, recognizing changes and implementing appropriate interventions
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies, including potential specialty IV drips, and document responses
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff while coordinating care with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes; ensure patient safety and comfort
- Be prepared to manage post-critical cardiac needs with observation, and respond to emergent changes in patient condition as needed
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license (California) or eligibility to practice as an RN in the assignment state
- Telemetry/step-down cardiac care experience preferred
- Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity telemetry environment
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working in a setting with potential ventilator support and specialty IV therapies
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and adherence to nursing standards of care
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 on-call support during the assignment
- Housing resources and relocation assistance where available
- Nationwide travel assignments with potential extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Payroll support with direct deposit
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.