RN-ER

Job: Travel RN Emergency Room (ER)
Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 36 Hours/Week
Shift:Nights shifts 7p-7a
Pay Local: $55 - $60/hr
Pay Travel: Up to $2,700 Gross Weekly

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong emergency nursing experience and excel in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for emergency patients.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and identify physiological and psychosocial needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Rapidly recognize changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Develop and update patient care plans based on clinical assessments and evidence-based practice.
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Participate in unit meetings, mandatory education, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
• Current BLS (AHA)
• Current ACLS (AHA)
• Current PALS (AHA)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and emergency response skills
• Ability to work rotating day and night 12-hour shifts