Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $3,318 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring recent Epic experience and night shift availability in Bakersfield, CA.

Details

• Work setting is a 47-bed specialty hospital with three operating rooms and four cardiac catheterization labs
• Position is in the Emergency Department
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Epic EMR is used; recent experience within the last 12 months is required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Recent clinical experience in the ER specialty within the last 3 months required
• Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months required
• Active, unrestricted nursing license with no prior license hits
• Two supervisor references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years
• BSN preferred

Additional Information

• Delivers coordinated nursing care based on established standards and the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Supervises and directs assigned nursing staff and coordinates care with other disciplines using critical thinking and independent judgment
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and provides health education to patients, families, and the care team
• All vaccinations required as a condition of employment per facility policy; medical and religious exemptions may apply
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract
• Bakersfield, CA offers affordable West Coast housing and is located within a few hours of Yosemite, Sequoia National Parks, and the Central California Coast

American Traveler Job ID #P-733681. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.