ER

Emergency Department — Travel RN

Bakersfield, CA | 13-Week Contract | 3 × 12-Hour Shifts

Shift & Schedule

Mid/evening starts (1 PM), rotating nights. Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat for nights). Schedules are built in 4-week blocks — open availability is required; PRN scheduling is not accommodated. This must be the candidate's primary position.

Unit Overview

A fast-paced Emergency Department serving a high volume of patients — approximately 85–115 per day. The patient population includes a notable proportion of correctional patients (accompanied by an officer), as well as a higher percentage of homeless and indigent patients. Pediatric volume is lower here. Cardiac patients are stabilized and transferred; all OB cases are also transferred off-site.

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS

Clinical Support

• Shift manager and resource nurse on duty
• ED Techs (EMT-trained or cross-trained aides)
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• Ventilator management required
• Intensivist/hospitalist coverage in-house; ER uses MDs only
• No dedicated IV team

Float & Orientation

Floating may occur between two campuses located approximately 6.5 miles apart — both mid-shift and pre-shift (with at least 2 hours' notice). Orientation includes 2 shifts at the primary campus and 1 shift at the secondary campus.

Additional Requirements

• Scrubs: Navy blue only (jacket and undershirt must also be navy, white, or black)
• Weekend shifts: 4 per 4-week schedule
• Holidays: 1 major, 1 minor
• Guaranteed hours: 36/week
• Strong teamwork orientation essential