Hospitals in Bakersfield, CA
4 facilities hiring travelers, 35 openings. Advertised pay sits 5% above the California median; a two-bedroom runs $1,380 a month at HUD fair market rent, 49% under Los Angeles's.
- Facilities hiring
- 4
- Openings
- 35
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,814
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,380
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 21 | $2,317 – $3,797 | $2,710 | 254 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Kern Medical Center | 7 | $2,498 – $3,406 | $2,774 | 222 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 5 | $3,778 – $3,943 | $3,861 | 385 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Mercy Hospital | 2 | $2,485 – $2,937 | $2,711 | 229 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
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.
Against Los Angeles, a two-bedroom here runs 49% lower ($1,380 against $2,710).
Housing on CircleRN
16 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Bakersfield's hospitals.
- Coffee Bar, Griddle, EV Charger & Private Office — $6,500 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 1.3 mi
- Quiet, Safe and Secure — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- Resort-Style 5-Bedroom Oasis with Pool — $7,500 a month, 5 beds, furnished, about 1.5 mi
- Quiet and secluded on Baldwin — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.6 mi
- Laurel’s Cottage de Bloem — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.1 mi
- Room for rent — $795 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.9 mi
- Farmhouse style 5bd/3bth and pool beautiful house in NW safe neighborhood mile away from Mercy H — $5,000 a month, 5 beds, about 6 mi
- Clean and Cozy home in a safe and friendly neighborhood — $3,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 6 mi
- Private Furnished Suite • Ideal for Traveling Professionals — $1,900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- 12x13 room in gated community Women only — $1,000 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 6.6 mi
- Modern and serene oasis — $3,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 6.9 mi
- Quiet & Clean Room — $800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.2 mi
Common questions
- Which Bakersfield hospital hires travelers most?
- Adventist Health Bakersfield, with 21 of the city's 35 openings and 254 beds. Kern Medical Center is second at 7. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Bakersfield?
- California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Bakersfield compare with Los Angeles?
- Bakersfield's median advertised rate is $2,814 a week against $2,704 in Los Angeles; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,380 in Bakersfield and $2,710 in Los Angeles. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Bakersfield?
- Yes: 16 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does California tax travel nurse pay?
- California taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Bakersfield, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Bakersfield, CA on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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