Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed hospital in Bakersfield, CA — Magnet.
5 openings posted here, advertised at $3,778 to $3,943 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has 5 openings posted across 1 specialty. Advertised weekly pay runs $3,778 to $3,943, with a median of $3,861. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. California median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab | 5 | $3,778 – $3,943 | $3,861 | 18% over | Day |
The comparison is against the California median advertised rate for the same specialty. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital posts above it in 1 of 1 specialty with a comparison.
Cath Lab: 5 openings, day shifts, advertised at $3,778 to $3,943 a week, 18% over the California median for Cath Lab.
Over the last 44 days the median advertised weekly rate at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $3,861 across 5 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Bakersfield-Delano, CA runs utilities 58% above, housing 10% below and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1% above |
| Housing | 10% below |
| Utilities | 58% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Bakersfield is $1,380 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,060.
California taxes wage income.
17 traveler listings within 25 miles of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 60 | $2,511 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Lb | Long Beach | 60 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 53 | $2,545 | 828 | $3,130 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 47 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | 41 | $2,793 | 376 | $2,400 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 4.3★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.3 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Did almost a year in the ER here. Very traveler friendly, you actually get all your breaks, and most of the staff is friendly. Shift leads don't give you criticals back to back and send help for your …
Cons: It's a sick community so acuity is high. Big homeless population and a lot of overdoses. East side is rougher, west side is nicer.
Pros: 4W cardiac tele at 1:4. Smooth running unit with great staff, everyone welcoming and team players. Thorough paid orientation with unit and float orientation. Mostly stayed on my unit. Would have exten…
Cons: Usually only two CNAs for 32 beds. Case management disorganized. Don't stay on the east side. Cerner.