Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Management, Onboarding, Patient Care, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Willing to Travel
RN Med Surg/Telemetry – Nurse Shift Manager | Bakersfield, CALocation: Bakersfield, CA 93311-9781
Weekly Pay: $3000
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW) | First to Float
Position OverviewWe 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