ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Med Surg Discipline : RN Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Opportunity : RN - Tele Job Details :
- Work 12-hour shifts : 7 : 00 AM to 7 : 30 PM or 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 30 AM
- Night shifts with every other weekend requirement
- Weekend shifts are Friday / Saturday for nights and Saturday / Sunday for days
- 4 weekend shifts required in a 4-week schedule
- Holiday requirements : 1 major and 1 minor minimum
- Patient ratios : 1 : 4 telemetry patients or 1 : 5 medical / surgical patients
- Must be comfortable with post-surgical patients including bariatrics and total joints
- Care for patients with acute / chronic medical conditions, stroke patients, and potential oncology patients
- Monitor non-titratable drips including set rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin
- Must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms using GE monitors
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Cerner experience preferred
- Required certifications : ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS
- First priority to float to other medical / surgical telemetry units, ICU, or emergency department
- May float to Mercy Downtown location (approximately 6.5 miles away)
- Dress code : Navy blue scrubs with navy, white, or black undershirts
- No call required but may be placed on standby with 30-minute response time
- 1-2 shift orientation with preceptor
- Must participate in bedside shift reports and hourly rounding
- Fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge volume
- Strict attendance policy - punctuality required Facility : This healthcare facility operates a 32-bed telemetry unit with all private rooms, providing comprehensive care for medical and post-surgical patients. The facility maintains evidence-based practices and offers 24 / 7 house supervisor coverage with specialized support staff. The organization emphasizes patient safety and quality care while managing a high-volume surgical program with frequent admissions and discharges. Location : Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield offers a central location in California's San Joaquin Valley with affordable living costs and easy access to both mountain and coastal recreation areas. The city provides a growing healthcare market with diverse cultural amenities and year-round sunny weather, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career opportunities in a dynamic environment. Adex Job ID 1010846. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits Referral bonus