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Care Team Solutions

Travel ER RN

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$2.1K/wk

Shift: 12 Hours Overnight shift. * Hours Per Week: 36.00 Hours * Employment Type: Contract * Gross ... Registered Nurse-Emergency Room About Care Team Solutions Two brothers who give an enormous damn.

Nurse Next Door Fresno North

Caregiver

Shafter, CA

$17/hr

Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you! At Nurse Next Door, we truly believe that ... Monday to Friday * On call * Overnight shift * Weekend availability Work Location: In person

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How much do overnight rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight rn in Bakersfield, CA is $59.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.76 and $66.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight RN?

Overnight Registered Nurses (RNs) are licensed nursing professionals who work night shifts in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, or clinics. Their responsibilities include monitoring patient health, administering medications, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with other staff to provide continuous care during overnight hours. Working overnight requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work independently. These nurses play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and care throughout the night when staffing is often reduced.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight RN?

To thrive as an Overnight RN, you need a solid background in clinical nursing, acute care skills, and an active RN license, often accompanied by experience in night shift or critical care environments. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), medication administration systems, and bedside monitoring technology is essential. Strong organization, resilience, and effective communication are vital soft skills for handling high-pressure situations and working with patients and limited overnight staff. These competencies ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient operations during overnight hours when resources and support may be reduced.

What unique challenges do overnight RNs face compared to day-shift nurses?

Overnight RNs often encounter unique challenges such as managing fatigue and adapting to disrupted sleep patterns, which can impact alertness and decision-making. They typically work with reduced staffing levels and fewer support resources, requiring a higher degree of autonomy and strong critical thinking skills. Additionally, overnight RNs may perform more independent assessments and handle emergencies until daytime teams arrive, making adaptability and effective communication with both patients and incoming staff essential.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Rn job openings in Bakersfield, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,099 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Full-Time M-F (Field) Registered Nurse - Mental Health 633

Telecare Corporation

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$48.72 - $60.18/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Telecare Corporation rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.

*This is a field/community RN role that requires driving throughout Kern County to provide psychiatric care to our members*

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $48.72 - $60.18. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of program operations
  • Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What's In It For You*

  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
  • Free CEUs, coaching and mentorship
  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Telecare FSP is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program which serves up to 170 MHSA and AB109 individuals with SMI who have not responded well to traditional outpatient behavioral health care. Clients referred to this program should expect to receive a comprehensive array of ACT services and supports.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Registered Nurse, RN, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications
Education Bachelors (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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About Telecare

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Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Industry

Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alameda, CA, US

Year founded

1965

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