Kern County Hospital Authority

Hiring organization · Based in Bakersfield, CA

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

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The city

Living in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.

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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

The reality check

Before you decide

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