Travel Nurse RN - Med​/Surg​/Telemetry - in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Bakersfield, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $70 to $75 per hour Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 16 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Nurse Shift Manager – Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool (Travel)

Location: Bakersfield, CA 93301
Shift: Days/Nights | 12-hour shifts | Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Start Date: 03/02/2026
Duration: 16 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Shift Manager to provide on-shift leadership for the Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool. This role combines charge nurse, clinical mentor, and leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and staff support across units.

• Provide clinical and operational leadership during assigned shifts

• Serve as charge nurse and float leader based on staffing and census

• Round on patients and address clinical, service, and safety concerns

• Support and mentor nursing staff

• Coordinate patient flow and staffing assignments

• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment

• Act as a clinical resource for staff and interdisciplinary teams

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience

• Recent Charge RN experience required (last assignment)

• Previous travel experience required (no first-time travelers)

Certifications:

• Active RN License (required at submission)

• BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS (AHA or APEX)

Skills & Systems:

• Med Surg/Telemetry experience

• Cerner EMR experience preferred

• Leadership and team management skills

• Unit: NSM Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool

• Care Setting:
  Acute Care

• Orientation: 3 weeks (1 week classroom + 2 weeks unit orientation)

• First to float as needed

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience

• Recent Charge RN experience required (last assignment)

• Previous travel experience required (no first-time travelers)

Certifications:

• Active RN License (required at submission)

• BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS (AHA or APEX)

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