Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; every-other-week (EOW) scheduling with a weekend requirement (4 shifts per 4-week schedule). Weekend day shifts typically fall Sat/Sun; night weekend coverage (when applicable) typically Fri/Sat. Days / Day shift

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 high-quality telemetry nursing care to patients in a 31-bed acute telemetry/stepdown unit
• Continuously monitor and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms using Phillips telemetry
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for post-pacer, new onset AFib/RVR, dialysis and other acute diagnoses
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy, hospitalists/intensivists and nursing aides
• Respond promptly to call/standby requests (must report within 30 minutes when placed on call)
• Safely manage CPAP/BiPAP patients per RT guidance and escalate care when needed
• Document thoroughly and timely in Cerner EMR to support continuity and quality of care
• Float to designated units (MedSurg, ICU holds, ER holds) as needed to meet staffing demands

Qualifications

• Current RN license (California) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care telemetry nursing experience
• BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications required prior to start
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms (Phillips telemetry experience preferred)
• Experience with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication systems
• Comfortable with floating to MedSurg/ICU/ER and working EOW/weekend schedules
• Ability to work within a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and handle high-acuity patients

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California (required)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma accepted; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Acute/stepdown patient assessment and prioritization
• Experience with Phillips telemetry systems
• Familiarity with hemodialysis patients and post-pacer care
• CPAP/BiPAP management knowledge in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Proficient documentation skills in Cerner
• Strong communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home away from home
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday premiums
• Travel reimbursement so your commute doesn’t break the bank
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge between shifts
• Referral bonus program — bring a buddy and get rewarded
• A supportive team environment with experienced preceptors during orientation
• 401(k) or retirement plan options to plan for your future
• Professional development support and access to clinical resources

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield offers an appealing mix of Central Valley charm and outdoor access. Explore the Kern County Museum and the country-music landmark Buck Owens' Crystal Palace for local culture and live music. Outdoor lovers can hit the Kern River for fishing, rafting or scenic walks along the Kern River Parkway, or take a short drive to Sequoia National Forest for hiking and giant trees. Lake Isabella and Lake Ming are great weekend spots for boating and picnics. Bakersfield is also known for fantastic Basque restaurants and friendly neighborhoods; if you want a city escape, Los Angeles is about a two-hour drive and San Francisco is a longer weekend trip away.

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