Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 04-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 12-hour shifts (day shift), every-other-week (EOW) rotation; floating between MedSurg and Telemetry units; designated as first-to-float; guaranteed 36 hours per week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $36 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, hands-on patient care across MedSurg and Telemetry units, ensuring safety and dignity at every step
• Monitor and report telemetry and vital sign changes promptly to nursing staff and providers
• Assist with ADLs (activities of daily living) including bathing, feeding, mobility and comfort measures
• Support efficient unit flow by floating between Mercy Downtown and Mercy Southwest as needed
• Document care accurately and timely using Cerner to maintain continuity and patient safety
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to follow care plans and escalate concerns
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and training to maintain high standards of care

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification (required)
• BLS (AHA) certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of Acute Care experience (MedSurg/Telemetry experience required)
• Comfortable working 12-hour day shifts and floating across units
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams

Education

• CNA certification (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and basic cardiac rhythm recognition
• MedSurg patient care fundamentals and acuity management
• Proficient in infection control, patient safety and bedside documentation
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt while floating between units
• Empathy, strong patient advocacy, and clear communication with patients and families

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help make your assignment comfortable and convenient
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your certifications up to date
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Orientation hours provided so you hit the floor confident (12 hours orientation noted)
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Live and work in Bakersfield and explore a lively Central Valley hub: catch a concert or enjoy country music history at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, wander the Kern County Museum or Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, relax at local parks like Hart Park and the River Walk, or plan weekend escapes to nearby mountain trails and Sequoia National Forest. Enjoy easy drives to Central Coast beaches and charming wine country for weekend adventures.

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