Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 05-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts, every-other-week (EOW) rotation; first-to-float; guaranteed 36 hours/week. Specific start/end clock times not provided in the posting.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Lead on-shift charge assignments to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Mentor and coach nursing staff as a clinical resource and role model
• Provide high-quality telemetry and acute care nursing for complex patients
• Round on patients to proactively address safety, service, and clinical concerns
• Serve as the go-to resource for clinical and interpersonal issues on the unit
• Coordinate staffing and assignments to maintain optimal unit operations
• Document accurately and timely in Cerner to support patient continuity
• Participate in orientation and training to help new staff integrate smoothly

Qualifications

• Active California RN license (required)
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (as listed)
• Must have served as a charge RN in the most recent assignment — no first-time travelers
• ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA or APEX) required
• Telemetry and acute care nursing experience
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Comfort with night shifts and floating to support unit needs
• BSN not required

Education

• Active RN license in California
• BSN not required (per job posting)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Charge nurse leadership and unit management
• Clinical mentorship and staff development
• Acute care nursing best practices
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting
• NIHSS stroke assessment familiarity
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and triage skills
• Ability to handle high-acuity situations calmly and efficiently

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less headache
• Dedicated orientation (3 weeks) so you step into the unit confident and supported
• A supportive team that values YOU — leadership opportunities and mentorship built in
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield offers a surprising mix of culture and outdoor options: catch live country music and a slice of local history at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, explore the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, or get outdoors along the Kern River and nearby trails. For quick weekend adventures you’ll find lake outings, hiking in nearby national forest areas, and easy drives to broader Sierra and Central Valley attractions — perfect for recharging on your days off.

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