Travel Nurse RN - Nurse Manager - $2,900 to $3,000 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Nurse Manager
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,900 to $3,000 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Nurse Manager RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

‍⚕️ Travel Nurse Shift Manager – Telemetry

Location: Bakersfield (93311)

Pay: $3,000/week

Shift: Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Duration: 13 Weeks

✨ Step Into a Leadership Role

We are seeking an experienced RN Shift Manager (Telemetry) to lead a dynamic unit in a fast-paced hospital environment. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for strong clinicians with recent charge experience.

Key Requirements

• BLS (AHA) – Required
• ACLS (AHA) – Required
• NIHSS (AHA or APEX) – Required
• Recent Charge RN experience (last assignment) – Required
• No first-time travelers

Role Overview

• Position Type: Nurse Shift Manager (Leadership Role)
• Responsible for unit operations during assigned shift
• Act as a clinical and administrative leader
• Support staff, patient care coordination, and workflow management

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Telemetry unit
• Supervise and support nursing staff during shift
• Ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards
• Assist with staff assignments, escalations, and critical situations
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and protocols

Orientation & Onboarding

• 3 Weeks Total Orientation
  • Week 1: Classroom training
  • Weeks 2–3: Unit-based orientation

Schedule & Additional Info

• Night shifts with EOW requirement
• First to float based on unit needs
• Manager interviews required prior to offer

Pay Structure

• Overtime (OT) paid after 8 hours/day
• OT billed after 40 hours/week
• Blended structure:
  • 24 regular hours + 12 OT hours per week

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to step into a leadership/management position
• Competitive pay with daily overtime structure
• Strong onboarding and structured orientation
• Work in a high-impact telemetry environment

✨ If you're a seasoned Telemetry RN with leadership experience ready to take the next step—apply today!

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

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

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