Job Description

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Oncology night shift role requiring a current CA RN license and strong central line skills.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Work in a 27-bed acute care Med/Surg and Oncology unit with telemetry monitoring
• Opportunity to care for adult patients, including those with general medical, surgical, GYN, orthopedic, and oncology histories
• Patient ratios are 1:5 for Med/Surg and 1:4 for Chemo/Telemetry
• Remote telemetry with dedicated monitor techs; no vents or acute cardiac/stroke cases
• Cerner EMR is used on the unit
• Night shifts are 12 hours with a requirement to work every other weekend
• First to float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Charge nurses do not take patient assignments and a resource nurse is available per shift
• Duties include providing compassionate, patient-centered care and education to a diverse adult population
• Support is provided by nurse aides, hospitalist coverage, and 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• No IV team; resource nurse available for assistance and a specialized team available for PICC/midlines
• Must report within 30 minutes if placed on stand-by or call
• Navy blue scrubs required for this unit
• Expect to work two major holidays and one minor holiday per assignment
• One-shift Cerner orientation and up to two shifts unit orientation are provided as needed
• First-time travelers will be considered

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as an RN
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong central line management skills required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Chemo certification is a bonus but not required
• Must provide two professional references, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and another supervisor or peer from the last 3 years
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Applicants must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-637440. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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