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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us

• 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.

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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