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Low morale overall. Employees stay because they enjoy their coworkers, but there is minimal support from managers, esp on day shift. They do not staff safely according to acuity ratios.

San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

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<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Aug 3, 2026</li><li>Length: 8 weeks</li><li>Openings: 7</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for an 8-week Epic conversion contract requiring proficiency in both Epic and Cerner, with CA licensure and critical care certifications including Balloon Pump and Impella.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>ICU setting within an acute care hospital</li><li>Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts per week</li><li>8-week contract supporting an Epic EMR conversion</li><li>Both Epic and Cerner EMR experience required for daily charting</li><li>No RTO (time off requests) available for this contract</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active CA RN license required</li><li>Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)</li><li>Balloon Pump and Impella experience required</li><li>Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required</li><li>Minimum 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months required</li><li>Cerner EMR experience also required; must be proficient in both systems</li><li>Candidate must have worked in the ICU specialty within the last 3 months</li><li>Active, unrestricted nursing license with no prior license actions or restrictions</li><li>2 supervisor references required for consideration (one from the past year, one from within the past two years)</li><li>Date of birth and Social Security Number required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide critical care nursing within an ICU undergoing an Epic EMR system conversion</li><li>Skills checklist for ICU must be completed within the past year</li><li>All employment gaps of one month or longer must be documented and explained in work history</li></ul>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-710736. 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 - ICU American Traveler

<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>RN - ER</p><p><strong>City/State:</strong> Bakersfield, California</p><p><strong>Shift:</strong> Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12 hours, 36 per week</p><p><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 12 weeks</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> 07/27/2026</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.</p>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN ED - Emergency Department 12 hours, nights Thrive Staffing Job ID #18687898. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00 Thrive Staffing Emergency Room

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Aug 3, 2026</li><li>Length: 8 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for an 8-week Epic conversion contract requiring proficiency in both Epic and Cerner, with CA licensure required.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Emergency Department (ER) setting</li><li>Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)</li><li>8-week contract supporting an Epic EMR conversion</li><li>Both Epic and Cerner EMR systems are actively used and required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active CA RN license required</li><li>Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)</li><li>Minimum 3 years of ER experience required</li><li>Minimum 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months required</li><li>Cerner experience required; must be proficient with both Epic and Cerner</li><li>Must have worked in the ER specialty within the last 3 months</li><li>Active, unrestricted RN license with no prior hits or disciplinary actions</li><li>2 supervisor references required: one from within the past year, one from within the past two years</li><li>Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>This is a short-term, 8-week Epic conversion contract</li><li>No RTO (time off) will be approved for this contract; candidates requesting more than 5 days of RTO will not be considered</li><li>Orientation is available on two dates at the start of the contract period</li><li>All employment gaps of one month or longer must be documented and explained in work history</li></ul>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN ED - Emergency Department 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-710734. 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 - Emergency Dept American Traveler Emergency Room

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Aug 3, 2026</li><li>Length: 8 weeks</li><li>Openings: 11</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position requiring both Epic and Cerner proficiency, IABP and Impella experience, and an active CA RN license for an 8-week contract.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>8-week contract on a Med/Surg unit</li><li>Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts per week</li><li>Cardiac device experience required, including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella</li><li>Charting performed in both Cerner and Epic EMR systems</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active CA RN license required</li><li>Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)</li><li>Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience, with experience worked within the last 3 months</li><li>Minimum 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months required; Cerner experience also required — must be proficient in both</li><li>Experience with IABP and Impella required</li><li>No prior disciplinary hits on license</li><li>Two supervisor references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years</li><li>Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>This is an Epic conversion contract — dual EMR proficiency in both Cerner and Epic is essential to daily workflow</li><li>No RTO (time off requests) will be approved; candidates with more than 5 days of RTO will be automatically declined</li><li>Orientation is available on August 3rd or August 17th</li></ul>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-722682. 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 American Traveler

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> RN - OR Circulator</p><p><strong>City/State:</strong> Bakersfield, California</p><p><strong>Shift:</strong> Days 10 hours 40 per week, 10 Hour Days, 07:00:00-17:00:00</p><p><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6 weeks</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> 07/27/2026</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>RN - OR Circulator delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.</p>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN OR - Operating Room 10 hours, days Thrive Staffing Job ID #18310151. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR,07:00:00-17:00:00 Thrive Staffing

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Aug 3, 2026</li><li>Length: 8 weeks</li><li>Openings: 7</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring dual proficiency in both Epic and Cerner, with Balloon Pump and Impella experience, for an 8-week contract in California.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>8-week contract supporting an Epic EMR conversion</li><li>3x12-hour day shifts</li><li>Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting</li><li>Experience with Balloon Pump and Impella required on unit</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active CA RN license required</li><li>Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience</li><li>Must have worked in the submitted specialty within the last 3 months</li><li>Minimum 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months required</li><li>Cerner experience also required; must be proficient in both Epic and Cerner</li><li>Balloon Pump and Impella experience required</li><li>Active, unrestricted RN license with no prior license hits</li><li>2 supervisor references required: one from within the past year, one from within the past two years</li><li>Date of birth and Social Security Number required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>This is an Epic conversion contract — dual proficiency in both Cerner and Epic is essential to the role</li><li>Orientation is available on either of two dates in August</li><li>No RTO (time off) will be approved; candidates with more than 5 days of requested RTO will be automatically declined</li><li>All employment gaps of one month or longer must be documented and explained in work history</li></ul>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-710722. 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 American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Aug 3, 2026</li><li>Length: 8 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for an 8-week night shift contract requiring dual proficiency in both Epic and Cerner EMR systems and an active CA RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Telemetry (Tele) unit position in a hospital setting</li><li>Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts per week</li><li>8-week contract</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active CA RN license required</li><li>Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required (American Heart Association)</li><li>Minimum 2 years of Telemetry RN experience required</li><li>Proficiency in both Epic and Cerner EMR systems required; minimum 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months</li><li>Recent clinical experience in Telemetry within the last 3 months required</li><li>Active, unrestricted RN license with no prior license hits</li><li>Two supervisor references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years</li><li>Date of birth and Social Security Number required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>No RTO (time off) will be approved for this contract; candidates requesting more than 5 days of RTO will not be considered</li><li>Specialty-specific skills checklist completed within the past year is required</li></ul>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN Telemetry Med Surg / Telemetry 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-707433. 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 - Telemetry American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Aug 3, 2026</li><li>Length: 8 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Telemetry position requiring active CA licensure and proficiency in both Epic and Cerner on an 8-week day shift contract.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Telemetry unit in a hospital setting</li><li>Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts per week</li><li>8-week contract duration</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active CA RN license required, unrestricted and in hand</li><li>Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale</li><li>Minimum 2 years of Telemetry RN experience, with clinical work in the specialty within the last 3 months</li><li>Epic proficiency required with a minimum of 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months</li><li>Cerner experience also required; must be proficient in both Epic and Cerner</li><li>Active, unrestricted RN license with no prior hits on record</li><li>Two supervisor references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>No RTO (time off requests) will be accommodated; candidates with more than 5 days of RTO will not be considered</li><li>Date of birth (DOB) and Social Security number required for consideration</li><li>Telemetry specialty skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration</li></ul>

Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield CA California Bakersfield, California RN Telemetry 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-710723. 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 - Telemetry American Traveler

Adventist Health Bakersfield jobs

ICU RN Epic and Cerner EMR Conversion

$1,858/week

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

$1,785/week

Emergency Department RN

$1,764/week

Med/Surg RN (IABP & Impella)

$1,750/week

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

$1,748/week

Med/Surg RN - Epic & Cerner, Balloon Pump/Impella

$1,724/week

Telemetry RN

$1,724/week

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

$1,722/week

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