RN - OR

HiredFirst; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 105,878 - 118,664; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an RN in Bakersfield, California to provide and coordinate perioperative patient care at a 240-bed hospital. The ideal candidate must have an active RN license in California and BLS certification. This role involves collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe outcomes, and the schedule includes day shifts starting as early as 6:30 AM. Experience with systems like Pyxis and Cerner is preferred, especially during the transition to Epic.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate perioperative patient care.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure safe outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Collaboration with surgical team

Care assessment and planning

Education

BSN

Tools

Pyxis

Cerner

Job description

Location: California 93301
Pay: $2,327 – $2,608/week
Schedule: Day Shift, 8-hour shifts
Start Time: As early as 6:30 AM

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate perioperative patient care

Collaborate with surgical team to ensure safe outcomes

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care

Requirements

Active RN license (CA) – Required

BLS (AHA or ARC) – Required

BSN – Preferred

Additional Information

240-bed hospital | 8 ORs

Float to other surgery areas as needed

Systems: Pyxis | Cerner (transitioning to Epic)

Must meet vaccination requirements (exemptions may apply)