Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 01-01-1970

End Date: 01-01-1970

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night), every-other-weekend (EOW) — weekend nights typically Fri/Sat; night-focused schedule with float expectations (first to float); guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 - $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 for acute stroke and cardiac patients, monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms
• Perform NIHSS assessments and maintain stroke competency as required
• Administer and titrate medications per protocol (e.g., heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem) and manage vasoactive drips as appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy, ICU and ER to coordinate safe patient transitions
• Respond to telemetry alarms, set alarm parameters in partnership with monitor techs, and interpret strips independently
• Prioritize patient safety and high-acuity care in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Support unit operations by floating to other units when needed and providing reliable coverage

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state license required for submission)
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (experience with telemetry/stepdown or high-acuity care strongly preferred)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (must have practical experience using NIHSS on the floor)
• Experience with Cerner EMR and Spacelabs monitoring is highly desirable
• Comfort with titration of cardiac medications and managing higher-acuity stroke/cardiac patients
• Chemo certification is a plus but not required
• Ability to work nights, float as needed, and participate in every-other-weekend scheduling

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Stroke care workflows and NIHSS assessment competency
• Medication titration and vasoactive drip management
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting and Spacelabs monitor systems
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and rapid assessment skills in high-acuity settings
• Effective communication and teamwork with multi-disciplinary teams (RT, pharmacy, ICU, ER)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can actually use that vacation time (recharge and return refreshed)
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Supportive team environment — collegial coworkers and experienced clinical leadership
• Professional development opportunities and access to specialty competencies (stroke/APEX)
• Orientation program with dedicated unit-based training to set you up for success
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people onto the team
• Work-life balance with predictable 12-hour schedules and every-other-weekend rotations

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