Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 11:00 PM - 11:00 AM (NOC), every other weekend, 2 out of every 3 holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 triage and emergency care for adults and children in a fast-paced ER environment
• Interpret EKGs and activate STEMI and stroke pathways when indicated
• Perform procedural sedation and support critical interventions with 1:1 monitoring
• Collaborate closely with physicians, midlevels, monitor techs, and EMS to coordinate rapid, patient-centered care
• Float to the Pediatric ER as needed and manage pediatric emergencies with confidence
• Document care accurately in Cerner and complete required orientation education with the ER educator
• Support team-based care in fast track and triage areas, mentoring techs and LVNs when appropriate

Qualifications

• Active RN license (California) required
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS and NIHSS required
• Pediatric ER experience required for Peds shifts; ENPC or CPEN preferred
• Demonstrated EKG interpretation skills and STEMI/CVA care experience
• Must be eligible as an experienced traveler — no first-time travelers and no travel duos/teams

Education

• Current RN license (California)
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong EKG interpretation and STEMI recognition
• Stroke (CVA) assessment using NIHSS
• Procedural sedation and critical care support
• Comfortable with both adult and pediatric emergency presentations
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record
• Familiarity with Phillips monitors and working alongside monitor techs
• Trauma and burn triage and coordination with specialty resources
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and EMS collaboration skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life and disability insurance for peace of mind on and off shift
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify state requirements
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive, team-oriented culture that values respect and collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield's local flavor: catch live country music or visit the Buck Owens Crystal Palace, stroll the Bakersfield Museum of Art, or enjoy outdoor time along the Kern River and nearby preserves. For weekend adventures, the Sierra and Sequoia outdoor areas are within driving distance for hiking and scenic escapes, and major cities like Los Angeles are accessible for a city day-trip.

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