Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts starting at 6:30 AM with 8-, 10- or 12-hour options (common examples: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM). Typical schedule is 4x10s (Monday-Friday) with rotating coverage, every-other-weekend (EOW) expectations and on-call responsibilities. Weeknight on-call window is approximately 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (~1x/week); weekend call roughly 3 times/month. May require occasional 5:30 AM start if surgeon begins at 6:30 AM. Shift type: Rotating (day with on-call night coverage).

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $91 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

• Circulate for a broad range of cases including neuro, total joints, major vascular, general, GYN, urology and plastics — ensuring patient safety and smooth OR flow
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR techs to prepare rooms, equipment, and patient positioning for efficient case turnover
• Perform comprehensive pre-op assessments and ensure proper surgical time-out and documentation in Cerner
• Respond to call notifications and rapidly present to the OR within the required response window (30 minutes)
• Support pediatric cases confidently in the pediatric OR rooms and provide age-appropriate care
• Serve as a dependable team member during high-volume days (30-40 cases across rooms) and assist with intra-shift problem-solving
• Adhere to infection control, sterile technique policies and unit-specific protocols to maintain a safe surgical environment
• Participate in required orientation and competency validation for unit-specific equipment and workflows

Qualifications

• Current RN license (eligible to submit for CA license for assignment)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required; 3 years of experience preferred for this posting
• Previous travel RN experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (current)
• Proven experience with Cerner electronic medical record system
• Ability to circulate all listed case types including pediatrics (CVOR excluded) — this is a hard requirement
• Comfort working in a high-volume OR environment with multiple specialties and robotics exposure
• Flexible, dependable for call coverage and able to meet 30-minute on-call response time

Education

• Active RN license required (must be able to submit CA license)
• BSN not required (ADN or diploma acceptable); completed nursing program and required state credentials

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative nursing knowledge across neuro, vascular, joint arthroplasty, general and pediatric surgeries
• Proficiency with Cerner charting and perioperative documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia and OR staff
• Ability to prioritize and manage rapid turnovers in a high-case-volume setting
• Familiarity with robotics cases and specialty instruments is a plus
• Competence in circulating role; scrubbing is handled by surgical techs but understanding scrub workflow is helpful
• Comfort working with pediatric patients and adapting care for pediatric OR cases

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patient care
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials up to date
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract nurses
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
• A supportive team environment where your skills and voice are valued
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield offers a warm mix of Central Valley charm and outdoor options. Explore the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, catch a show at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, or enjoy local Basque and farm-to-table dining. Outdoor enthusiasts can relax at Hart Park, visit the California Living Museum (CALM) for wildlife and family fun, or plan weekend trips to nearby Sequoia National Park and the scenic Kern River area for hiking, fishing and river activities.

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