Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts; Days 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and Nights 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Schedule includes every-other-week (EOW) rotations with a 4-week requirement of 4 weekend shifts (Weekend pattern: Nights Fri-Sat, Days Sat-Sun). Shift type: rotating (day & night).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to MedSurg, Telemetry and Oncology patients
• Monitor telemetry strips, interpret rhythms and sign off accurately and confidently
• Safely manage set-rate drips such as heparin per unit policy
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, RTs, CNAs and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Respond rapidly to potential stroke alerts or clinical deteriorations and escalate appropriately
• Educate patients and families about post-op care, medications, and discharge instructions
• Float to allied units (ICU, ER, other MS/Tele units) when needed and adapt quickly

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in California or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with MedSurg/Telemetry (required)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS certification (AHA or APEX) required
• Comfortable with total joint postoperative care and common surgical populations (Urology, GYN, Podiatry, General Surgery)
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management and basic respiratory collaboration with RT
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system preferred
• Ability to float and a 30-minute response time if placed on standby

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Medical-surgical nursing and acute care competence
• Heparin drip set-rate management
• CPAP/BiPAP familiarity and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization and time management
• Clear communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings
• Accurate electronic documentation (Cerner) and bedside charting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and cared for
• Paid time off so you can actually use that vacation request
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make renewals painless
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract teammates
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Life and disability insurance for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a great friend and earn rewards
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield is a great home base for your travel assignment. Dive into local culture at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace for live country music, explore Bakersfield’s Basque restaurants for a unique meal, or stroll the Kern County Museum and California Living Museum (CALM). Outdoor lovers can find nearby hiking and wildlife at Wind Wolves Preserve, take a weekend trip to Sequoia National Forest or Lake Isabella for nature and water activities, or enjoy farmer’s markets and local festivals. With a short drive to larger hubs like Fresno and the Sierra foothills, there’s plenty to do on days off.

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