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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

$2,240-2,829/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
CA License

Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced ICU nurse for a travel contract. The right candidate will have 3 full years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS, NIHSS and CA License.

Job requirements

3 full years of ICU experience
CERNER required
No first time travelers
No duos

Schedule information

Contract duration is 13 weeks
Shifts are 12 hours; 7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a
Every other weekend or equivalent of 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule

Unit specific information

Floating is required to MedSurg/Tele units
Nurses must participate in multidisciplinary rounds
Types of patients include respiratory failure, sepsis, AMI, etc.
Nursing staff are required to interpret their own tele strips

Additional Details

Critical care RNs will have tests for EKG interpretation during orientation
ICU-CV Recovery involved
Unit has 24 Beds capacity up to 32
Charge Nurse available and may take patients if staffing needs require
Breaks follow CA Law requirements

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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

3.8rating(29 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

-Friendly Staff

Cons

-Large Admin Presence -Frequent Car Break Ins -No much to do nearby but LA, Vegas, or the Beach are within 2.5 hours -Confusing Time-clock

Joseph M

Monitor Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position Apr '24

Review of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on Nov 14, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
385 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS420 34th StBakersfield, CA 93301

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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