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Kern Medical Hospital

Bakersfield, California

$90.22/hr

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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$90.22/hr

About this role

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Meda Health is looking for an L&D RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/ACLS/NRP/AWHONN (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay. Coverage starts when you do. Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance benefits.

Requirements

  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • NRP Certification
  • AWHONN
  • 2 years of experience
  • Acute care experience

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance

About the employer

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Kern Medical Hospital
Hospital

You are looking at Kern Medical Hospital in Bakersfield, California. The facts we have place the job in that city and state and frame the employer as a hospital setting, without unit-level texture, scheduling detail, or stated pay ranges to…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Hospital role based in Bakersfield, California
  • Local market includes Adventist Health as a comparable nearby employer
  • Additional nearby names in our data include AMN Healthcare Nursing, HealthForce Healthcare, and VITAS Healthcare

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay figures from our postings or web-stated pay for this employer yet
  • Union status is unknown in our facts
  • No validated detail on residency, tuition support, loan help, or career ladder
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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
100.9
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,472/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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On your path

Labor & Delivery is a first-year unit lane. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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