Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 04-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts (exact start/end times not specified), Every Other Week (EOW) schedule; weekends: Fri/Sat for nights (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule); self-scheduling with manager final approval; first-to-float; must be able to report within 30 minutes if placed on standby/call

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 emergency nursing care for a busy 21-bed ER, including fast-track and med-surg/tele holds
• Triage and prioritize patients, escalating to MD/hospitalist/intensivist as needed
• Manage critically ill patients and adjust care when an ICU-level patient requires 1:2 ratios
• Safely manage ventilated patients in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy (RT)
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with charge nurse, shift manager and multidisciplinary teams (RT, pharmacy, MET Team) to optimize patient outcomes
• Support and mentor ED techs and float effectively between campuses when required
• Participate in stroke care workflows (Primary Stroke Center processes) and NIHSS assessments

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state-appropriate) or eligible to practice in California
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience (per job posting)
• Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Comfortable with Cerner electronic charting and Omnicell pharmacy system
• Experience with telemetry (Philips) and ventilator/critical care basics preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends per schedule, float between nearby facilities, and respond to call within 30 minutes

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) accepted (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong emergency assessment and triage skills
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Cardiac/respiratory monitoring and ventilator familiarity
• Familiarity with NIHSS stroke assessments and stroke center protocols
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, variable-volume ER settings (day-to-day census may vary widely)
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and adaptability under pressure
• Able to follow unit-specific protocols and infection control standards

Benefits

• Travel-friendly assignment with housing and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Robust clinical orientation (floor-specific: 2 shifts at primary campus, 1 shift at the other) to set you up for success
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and teamwork matters

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield and the surrounding Kern County: catch live music and country history at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, stroll the Kern County Museum, visit the California Living Museum (CALM) for local wildlife, relax at Hart Memorial Park or Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area, and take weekend trips to nearby outdoor areas like the Sequoia foothills and Tehachapi. Plenty of local dining, farmer’s markets, and community events make for fun downtime when you’re off shift.

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