Travel Emergency Room Nurse - $2,751 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position in an acute care setting requiring a CA RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital
• 21-bed unit with fast track staffed by midlevels and LVNs
• Patient ratio of 1:4, or 1:2 for ICU-level patients
• Typical ER patient population, with occasional MedSurg Telemetry holds
• Uses Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry equipment
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling finalized by the manager
• Weekend requirement is four weekend shifts per four-week schedule, with nights counted as Friday and Saturday
• May float between two nearby ERs, with advance or mid-shift notice possible
• On-call standby may be required with a 30-minute report time if called in
• Orientation consists of two shifts at the primary campus and one shift at the secondary campus
• Must be team-oriented and flexible, as ER patient volume can fluctuate significantly
• This is a primary job and secondary employment cannot be accommodated
• Must wear navy blue scrubs; jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• At least one major and one minor holiday coverage required during assignment
• Unit utilizes a shift manager, resource nurse, and ED techs (EMTs or aides)
• Hospitalist or intensivist available in-house, and uses MDs in the ER
• RT and pharmacy services are available 24/7, and Omnicell system is used
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Candidates may not have worked as a direct employee for any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending not accepted
• Minimum three years of recent Emergency Department RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Two references required: one supervisor from last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from last three years
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-627357. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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