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 MedSurg/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.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 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:
MedSurg/Telemetry experience
Cerner EMR experience preferred
Leadership and team management skills
Unit: NSM MedSurg/Telemetry Float Pool
Care Setting: Acute Care
Orientation: 3 weeks (1 week classroom + 2 weeks unit orientation)
First to float as needed