RN SHIFT MANAGER

RN Shift Manager – Telemetry | Night Shift | Bakersfield, CA

Are you a seasoned RN with leadership experience ready to take charge in a high-acuity telemetry unit? We’re hiring a RN Shift Manager for a 20-week contract in Bakersfield, CA, starting November 24, 2025. This is a night shift role with 36 guaranteed hours/week, ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring others while delivering top-tier patient care.

Location

Bakersfield, CA 93301
During your assignment, explore Kern River Canyon, hike the scenic trails of Sequoia National Forest, or enjoy the vibrant arts and food scene downtown.

Contract Details

• Start Date: Nov 24, 2025
• Contract Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours/Week: 36 guaranteed

Responsibilities

• Lead the 4W Telemetry unit as RN Shift Manager, overseeing patient care and supporting staff
• Take patient assignments and coordinate with a resource nurse for task support and breaks
• Monitor cardiac rhythms using Phillips telemetry systems
• Maintain documentation in Cerner EMR

Unit Overview

• Beds: 31 (11 private, 10 semi-private)
• Ratios: 1:4 nurse-to-patient
• Support Staff: Nurse aides (1 on nights), RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, TBI, sepsis, post-pacer, new onset afib, peg tubes, dialysis, high-acuity patients

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience, with prior shift manager/charge RN experience required
• Education: ADN or BSN (BSN not required)
• Skills: Leadership, cardiac rhythm interpretation, teamwork, adaptability

Apply Now
Send your resume to sterlingtherapyservices1@gmail.com
Call/Text recruiter Sumit at (408) 580-9336

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $2,600.00 - $2,786.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person