Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Nurse Shift Manager - $2,541 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Assistant Manager, Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Shift Manager to lead MS Tele units on night shifts, requiring a current CA RN license and recent direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 27-bed Med Surg Telemetry management unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes general med surg, GYN, post-surgical cases, oncology (including private suites), some spine and joint patients, and patients over age 15
• Nurse-patient ratios are 1:5 for med surg and 1:4 for chemo/tele patients
• Utilizes Cerner EMR system
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts; required to work every other weekend
• Floating may be required to other med surg units as the first to float
• Remote telemetry monitoring with monitor techs and no ventilator patients
• Support staff includes nursing aides (target 2 per shift), resource nurses, an in-house hospitalist, 24/7 RT and pharmacy support
• No on-call responsibilities
• Navy scrubs required
• No IV team, but PICC and midline team available
• Responsible for overseeing patient care and administrative activities for MS Tele units during assigned shifts
• Ensures quality and effectiveness of care, supports staffing compliance, and monitors productivity and budget standards
• Leads, coaches, evaluates, and directs unit staff and administers policies and procedures
• Supports a collaborative team environment with access to 24/7 support staff
• Required to cover two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment
• Expect orientation including Cerner training and unit-specific shifts as needed
• Must demonstrate compassionate care and an aptitude for teaching and mentorship
• Returning travelers must not have been directly employed at CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities in the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience with strong charge experience; management experience preferred
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required
• Recent direct patient care experience within the past year is required
• Strong central line management skills needed
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor reference from the past year and one peer or supervisor reference from the past three years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required
• No first-time travelers will be considered

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-605862. 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 - Leadership - Nurse Manager

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