Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Medical Staffing Solutions in Bakersfield
Century Health Staffing has been a trusted leader in healthcare staffing since 2006, founded by Lydia Akumu, a registered nurse with firsthand industry experience. We specialize in connecting healthcare facilities with qualified professionals for both short-term per-diem and long-term contract assignments. Our rigorous vetting process ensures all staff meet strict requirements, including certifications, immunizations, and background checks. With access to over 500 licensed nurses and allied professionals, we provide reliable solutions for ER, ICU, L&D, and other critical departments nationwide.Our nurse-owned approach ensures deep industry insight, while our dedicated recruiters offer personalized support throughout every assignment. We prioritize quality care, efficiency, and transparency, eliminating hidden costs for clients through flexible staffing models. Backed by a commitment to evolving with medical technology, we empower healthcare providers to focus on patient outcomes while we handle staffing challenges.
Services
Travel Nursing
Per Diem Staffing
ER Assignments
ICU Placements
L&D Nursing
Allied Health Staffing
Case Management
Telemedicine Roles
Correctional Healthcare
Specialty Unit Staff
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized staffing support for urgent needs.
- Our team includes a nurse director with bedside experience.
- We maintain a database of 500+ pre-vetted healthcare professionals.
- We guarantee compliance with facility-specific certifications and training.
- Our staffing solutions reduce overhead costs for healthcare facilities.
What people say
Dependable staffing
Quick response
Qualified professionals
Career growth
Supportive recruiters
Services
Travel Nursing Assignments
We provide licensed travel nurses for short-term and long-term assignments across the U.S. Our professionals work in ER, ICU, L&D, and specialty units. All staff undergo rigorous credentialing to meet facility requirements. Clients benefit from reduced hiring overhead and flexible staffing solutions.
Per Diem Staffing
Our per-diem staffing solutions address immediate workforce gaps in critical care departments. Nurses and allied professionals are available on-demand for shifts ranging from 8 to 24 hours. This service helps facilities maintain staffing levels during peak census periods without long-term commitments.
Allied Health Staffing
We supply certified allied health workers including surgical techs, pharmacy technicians, and respiratory therapists. Staff receive ongoing training to maintain clinical competency. Facilities gain access to multi-skilled professionals who support diverse patient care needs across departments.
Case Management Recruitment
Our case management placements support patient care coordination and resource optimization. Certified professionals specialize in utilization review and discharge planning. Clients benefit from improved patient flow and compliance with regulatory standards for care transitions.
Emergency Staffing Solutions
We deploy qualified staff within 24 hours for unexpected staffing shortages. Our emergency response team prioritizes critical care units and high-acuity settings. Facilities maintain operational continuity through rapid deployment of pre-vetted professionals with verified credentials.
People
Lydia Akumu
Director of Nursing
Founder and Director of Nursing at Century Health Staffing, Lydia Akumu is a practicing RN with over 15 years of travel nursing experience. She established the company in 2006 to address industry challenges through firsthand clinical insights.
Questions
What healthcare roles do you staff?
We staff registered nurses, LVNs, CNAs, surgical techs, pharmacy technicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers for ER, ICU, L&D, and specialty units nationwide.
How quickly can you deploy staff?
Our emergency staffing solutions can deploy qualified professionals within 24 hours for urgent needs in critical care departments.
Do you offer long-term contracts?
Yes, we provide both per-diem hourly assignments and long-term contracts ranging from 13 weeks to permanent placements.
How do you verify credentials?
All applicants undergo online verification, background checks, and must provide current certifications, immunization records, and facility-specific training documentation.
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with high-demand assignments in California, Arizona, Washington, and Nebraska, including cities like Bakersfield and Phoenix.
