Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Bakersfield, CA

Job Title

RN - Medical/Surgical (Epic)

Bakersfield, CA

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | 36–48 hours per week (3x12s)

• Assess patient needs on an ongoing basis, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status, including nutrition, pain, and patient/family education.
• Formulate, individualize, and update goal-directed, prioritized plans of care based on patient diagnosis and anticipated outcomes, incorporating patient and family input.
• Implement care in a thorough, safe, and consistent manner; delegate appropriately and coordinate duties among health care team members.
• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of care provided, adjusting the plan of care as necessary and documenting all pertinent information accurately in the electronic medical record (Epic).
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health care team while maintaining a positive, professional manner and service philosophy.
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees and students, and ensure team compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum one year of experience in a related clinical field.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification (required prior to patient care; recertification every two years).
• Active ACLS certification required; must be obtained within six months of employment if not already held (recertification every two years).
• Epic EMR experience required within the last 12 months; Cerner experience within the last 5 years also required. Each work history entry must indicate the charting system used.

• PALS certification (required within six months of employment for Med/Surg; preferred if already held).
• Experience successfully completing travel or contract nursing assignments with documented EMR usage.
• Familiarity with crash cart protocols and emergency response procedures.

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact Epic EMR conversion project within a well-established acute care environment.
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to patient safety and quality care.