Travel Nurse RN - Nurse Manager - $2,800 to $3,000 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Nurse Manager
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,800 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!

RN Med Surg/Telemetry – Nurse Shift Manager | Bakersfield, CA

Location: Bakersfield, CA 93311-9781

Weekly Pay: $3000

Shift: Night Shift

Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW) | First to Float

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN Med Surg/Telemetry – Nurse Shift Manager for a leadership-focused travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. This is a hybrid leadership role combining responsibilities of a Charge Nurse, Clinical Mentor, and Shift Manager , ideal for seasoned RNs who thrive in fast-paced acute care environments.

Key Requirements (Must-Have)

• No first-time travelers
• Must have recent experience as a Charge RN (in last assignment)
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management skills

Role Summary

• Provide on-shift leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff
• Perform charge nurse duties based on staffing and census needs
• Conduct patient rounding and proactively address safety and service concerns
• Support staff with both clinical and interpersonal challenges
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, protocols, and quality standards

Unit Details

• Med Surg / Telemetry environment
• Fast-paced unit requiring strong prioritization and leadership skills
• Manager-level interviews required

Orientation

• 3-week structured orientation:
  • Week 1: Classroom training
  • Weeks 2–3: Unit-based orientation

✅ Required Qualifications

• Active California RN License
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIHSS (AHA or APEX)
• Recent Charge RN experience
• Prior travel experience required

Pay Structure

• OT Pay: After 8 hours/day
  • Rate Confirmation: 24 regular hours + 12 OT hours
• Bill OT: After 40 hours/week
  • Same rate applied for OT and regular hours

Ideal Candidate

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage teams effectively
• Experienced in Med Surg/Telemetry settings
• Confident in handling high-acuity patients and staffing challenges
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and mentoring skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing unit needs

Why This Opportunity?

• Leadership-level travel role with competitive weekly pay ($3000)
• Opportunity to grow into management and supervisory responsibilities
• Structured onboarding for smooth transition
• Impactful role driving patient care quality and team performance

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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