RN, Surgical Recovery (Full-Time, Evening Shift)

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 103,168 - 153,251; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a registered nurse to deliver coordinated care in an acute setting. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, supervisory discretion, and independent judgment within established standards of care in an evening shift at a comprehensive hospital.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure in the state where practicing is required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• ACLS or ARC-ALS required; PALS or ARC-PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Supervises and directs activities of assigned nursing staff; coordinates care with other disciplines.
• Participates in discharge planning to provide continuity of care.
• Delegates and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure in the state of practice

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world‑class physicians, top‑notch medical technology, caring professionals and award‑winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254‑bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high‑quality education and is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California’s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Acute care facility experience: Preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License / Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Department Specific License / Certifications

• AHA‑ACLS or ARC‑ALS: Required
• AHA‑PALS or ARC‑PALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Collects relevant data pertaining to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and the treatment team.
• Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 63189
• Job Category: RN
• Posting Date: 2026‑07‑09T19:44:09+00:00
• Job Shift: Evening Shift
• Location: Bakersfield, CA, United States
• Assignment Category: Full‑time regular
• Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $73.64. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department: Surgical Recovery
• Shift Length: 10 Hours