Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Hiring nurses in Bakersfield, CA
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 5 postings
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 5 roles welcomes new grads
- Cath lab nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Nursing here
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Bakersfield, CA
An affordable alternative to coastal California, Bakersfield keeps expenses less than 1% above the national average. Nurses can trade cramped quarters for real space, renting a two-bedroom for about $1,525 or buying single-family homes around $350,000 in the Southwest. Settle near downtown in character-rich Oleander Sunset or upgrade to Seven Oaks.
Browse roles in Bakersfield- Metro price level · Bakersfield area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 100.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,472/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $80,540/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Bakersfield Memorial Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 5 roles welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Cath lab (2), med surg (1) and PICU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Nurse Shift Manager
$52/hr
- RN
- 72 hours/pay period, Sunday - Saturday
- Medical / Surgical Acute
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