Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts; Day 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; typically 3x12 shifts per week (36 hours/week), includes weekend coverage (minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule); self-scheduling subject to unit needs, nights often assigned, EOW (every other weekend)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation continuously to detect changes early
• Obtain baseline ECG strips for all monitored patients and record post-event strips per protocol
• Recognize and document dysrhythmias, escalate immediately to the responsible RN following department protocols
• Maintain and troubleshoot monitoring equipment, manage alarms to protocol, and submit work orders when needed
• Update and verify patient data in the electronic charting system (Cerner) to keep records accurate
• Provide clear, accurate shift reports about patient rhythm status and condition at handoff
• Handle communications, answer questions, and assist clinical staff within scope of practice
• Float between campuses as needed and support unit staffing during low census or high demand

Qualifications

• BLS certification (required)
• Acute Care Monitor Tech experience (minimum 2 years preferred as documented)
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia course and demonstrated rhythm interpretation competency prior to unit clearance
• Comfortable working with GE and Philips monitoring systems
• Experience with Cerner charting preferred
• Willingness to float between Mercy Downtown and Mercy Southwest campuses and respond within 30 minutes if on standby

Education

• BSN not required
• Unit-specific orientation required (12 hours)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
• ECG acquisition, strip recording, and post-event documentation
• Alarm management and routine technical troubleshooting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to provide concise and accurate shift reports
• Familiarity with monitor station operations and sending work orders for repairs

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and the calm confidence you bring to telemetry monitoring
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and ready for your next shift
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and complaint-ready
• Travel reimbursement and housing support options for travelers who want comfort on the road
• Orientation and ongoing training so you feel competent and confident on day one
• Opportunities to float and gain experience across two campuses for professional growth
• A positive culture recognized for teamwork, kindness, and welcome attitudes

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield when you're off shift: visit the Buck Owens Crystal Palace for live country music and local flavor, browse local art at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, learn local history at the Kern County Museum, hike or picnic at Hart Memorial Park or Lake Ming, and enjoy nearby outdoor adventures in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sequoia area for weekend day trips. Bakersfield also offers a growing craft brewery and dining scene and regular farmers markets for relaxed evenings.

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