Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 05-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, typically 3 nights per week (36 hours/week), Every-Other-Week (EOW) rotation; night shift, may float as needed

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

• Provide on-shift leadership as a charge RN, coordinating patient care and staffing decisions
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to promote best practices and high-quality outcomes
• Round on patients, proactively identify safety or service concerns, and escalate appropriately
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex cases and interdisciplinary communication
• Perform charge nurse duties as needed based on census and staffing levels
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and ensure charting completeness
• Promote a positive work environment by supporting staff, addressing interpersonal issues, and modeling professional behavior

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit for assignment)
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience (acute/telemetry preferred)
• Must have served as Charge RN in most recent assignment (no first-time travelers)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS (AHA or APEX)
• Experience with telemetry patient care and telemetry unit workflows
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Willingness to complete a 3-week orientation (1 week classroom, 2 weeks unit orientation)

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry assessment and monitoring skills
• Clinical leadership and charge nurse workflow management
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to mentor and teach staff at the point of care
• Proficiency with electronic charting (Cerner) and documentation standards
• Knowledge of ACLS protocols, stroke assessment (NIHSS), and BLS

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you and your family stay healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• A supportive team and leadership that values your clinical voice and growth
• Comprehensive orientation (3 weeks: 1 week classroom, 2 weeks unit orientation) so you hit the floor confident

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield’s local flavor: visit the Kern County Museum and Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace for local history and live music, enjoy outdoor time along the Kern River Parkway and Hart Memorial Park, stop by the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, or take weekend trips to the nearby Sierra/Sequoia area for hiking and nature. The Central Valley also offers accessible drives to the coast or Los Angeles for a change of scene.

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