Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Job Title

RN - Medical Surgical (Epic)

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 36–48 hours per week (3x12s) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs across the age spectrum, including physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status, with attention to 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.
• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of care provided, adjusting the plan of care as necessary and documenting changes in patient condition and treatment accurately in the electronic medical record (Epic).
• Implement care in a thorough, safe, and consistent manner; delegate appropriately and coordinate duties among the health care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health care team while maintaining a positive, professional manner and service philosophy.
• Support orientation and training of new employees and students, and ensure team compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification.
• Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months (required); Cerner experience within the last 5 years also required.
• Each work history entry must identify the charting system used; if multiple EMR systems are listed for a single position, dates must be provided to clarify when each system was used.
• Must have successfully completed at least one prior contract or served as a direct employee of an organization; no RTO permitted and the listed start date is firm.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Acute care facility experience.

Why Join Us

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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