Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (both day and night). Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Typical schedule: 3x12s per week (36 guaranteed hours), includes weekends (minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule) and holiday coverage (minimum 1 minor and 1 major holiday). Schedules are self-scheduled but moved based on unit needs; travelers are often first to float between campuses.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturations continuously to keep patients safe
• Obtain baseline ECG strips on all monitored patients and record post-cardiac strips per protocol
• Recognize and promptly report arrhythmias that could alter patient physiology to the responsible RN
• Maintain and manage monitor alarms to protocol, troubleshoot routine technical issues, and submit work orders as needed
• Update and verify patient data in the charting system (Cerner) so the care team has accurate information
• Provide clear, accurate shift reports about patients’ rhythm status and condition
• Handle incoming/outgoing communications and assist staff with duties within your scope
• Float between Mercy Downtown and Mercy Southwest campuses as needed to support patient care

Qualifications

• BLS (AHA) required — keep that certification current
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia course and demonstrated rhythm interpretation competency prior to working independently
• Acute Care Monitor Tech experience required — you'll hit the ground running
• Minimum ~2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Comfort with floating between campuses and a 30-minute response time if placed on standby

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional technical training or completion of a dysrhythmia course strongly preferred
• BSN not required for this role

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong rhythm recognition and rhythm strip acquisition skills
• Experience with GE and Philips monitoring equipment (unit dependent)
• Familiarity with Cerner charting and patient data entry
• Alarm management and basic troubleshooting skills
• Clear communication and concise shift reporting
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive, professional attitude

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials up to date
• Paid time off to recharge and come back ready to save the day
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive, friendly team that values kindness, positivity, and real teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield’s local flavor on your off days: catch live music and country heritage at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, browse local exhibits at the Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art, or enjoy family-friendly hikes and picnics at Hart Memorial Park and along the Kern River Parkway. For weekend adventures, take a short road trip to the Sequoia National Park foothills for big-tree views or head out to the Central Coast for beaches and wine country. Local farmers markets, excellent Basque and Central Valley dining, and seasonal festivals make Bakersfield a welcoming place to live and play while you work.

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