Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed hospital in Bakersfield, CA — .
3 openings posted here, advertised at $2,485 to $2,937 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Mercy Hospital has 3 openings posted across 3 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,485 to $2,937, with a median of $2,733. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. California median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopy | 1 | $2,733 | $2,733 | at the median | Day |
| ICU | 1 | $2,937 | $2,937 | 8% over | Night |
| Telemetry | 1 | $2,485 | $2,485 | 1% over | Night |
The comparison is against the California median advertised rate for the same specialty. Mercy Hospital posts above it in 2 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
Endoscopy: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,733 a week, at the California median. ICU: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,937 a week, 8% over the California median for ICU. Telemetry: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,485 a week, 1% over the California median for Telemetry.
Over the last 49 days the median advertised weekly rate at Mercy Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,733 across 3 openings, 10% above $2,492 thirty days ago. 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 Mercy Hospital.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 108 | $2,525 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Uci Health - Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley | 61 | $2,520 | 400 | $3,110 |
| 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 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 2.9★ overall, 33% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.9 |
| Culture | 3.7 |
| Management | 2.7 |
| Safety | 2.7 |
| Workload | 2.3 |
Cons: Traveling 8 years, 33 contracts, and this was the FIRST one I left early. In the ER you're 90% floor nurse for SNF holds that sit for a week. 2 RN skin checks, q2 turns, hourly rounding and separate h…
Pros: ICU never out of ratio at 1:2, almost always a break, helpful crew and fair assignments. ER staff accommodating. Phlebotomy and transport. Free parking, felt safe.
Cons: ICU float covers a sister hospital and mid-shift moves, including ER holds and MS/tele. MS/tele sometimes one CNA for 24, vitals don't feed the EMR, spread-out units. Doctors not on unit, lots of pagi…
Pros: Everyone laughed when I took Bako and I made the right move. Very traveler friendly, I pick my schedule and they gave me 2 weeks off for the holidays to extend. Always 4:1. Great teamwork and camarade…
Cons: Small facility, lots of holds that make it feel like floor nursing. Lots of online modules.