Cerner, Critical Care, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Services, Home Security, Intensive Care, Nursing, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room
LocationBakersfield, CA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care across a high-volume Emergency Department serving both adult and pediatric populations, with approximately 325 visits per day across both ERs
- Manage a patient assignment including ER holds intermixed within the department, maintaining appropriate ratios (Adult 1:4, Peds 1:4, ICU 1:2, Procedural Sedation 1:1)
- Perform and participate in triage functions as assigned, including working within fast track and lobby triage areas
- Float between Adult ER and Pediatric ER as needed; some nurses will be assigned exclusively to one area or work both
- Interpret EKG rhythms including basic and advanced interpretation per unit curriculum (STEMI and Procedural Sedation curricula assigned to critical care RNs)
- Adhere to dress code requirements; navy blue scrubs required for RNs; no hoodies, sweatshirts, or sweat jackets permitted
Required Qualifications- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Must have experience with both adult and pediatric ER patient populations; candidates assigned to Pediatric ER must have significant pediatric ER experience, not general pediatric experience
- Must have prior triage experience
- Active RN license with applicable state authorization
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in a high-volume emergency department with patient volumes comparable to approximately 325 visits per day
- Familiarity with Phillips telemetry monitoring systems
- Experience with procedural sedation and STEMI or CVA patient populations
Why Join Us- Work in a dynamic, full-service Emergency Department with in-house security, respiratory therapy support, dedicated monitor techs, and physician and mid-level coverage across both adult and pediatric areas
- Gain exposure to a diverse patient population ranging from minor walk-ins to critically ill patients, including a designated pediatric receiving center
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing