Travel ER RN - $2,730 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring at least 2 years of ER experience, including pediatric ER exposure, with night shift availability and flexibility across adult and pediatric settings.

Details

• Acute care hospital emergency department setting with a high-volume adult ER (36 treatment areas) and a separate Peds ER (12 treatment areas plus 8-pod fast track area)
• Approximately 325 patient visits per day across both ERs, with roughly 30,000 pediatric visits annually
• Patient population ranges from minor walk-in complaints to critically ill adults and pediatric patients, including respiratory failure, asthma, abdominal pain, fractures, substance abuse, some psych holds, STEMI, CVA, and burn receiving cases
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2, Peds ER 1:4, Adult ER 1:4, procedural sedation 1:1
• Some nurses work exclusively in Peds ER, some exclusively in Adult ER, and some in both — all travelers must have experience with both adult and pediatric populations
• Travelers will be required to float to the Peds ER
• No floating outside of the ER department
• Fast track area staffed by midlevels (11a–1p) with LVNs and RNs working alongside; Peds ER staffed by a designated pediatric physician
• ER techs, CNAs, and a monitor tech are available; phlebotomy team handles lab draws
• Phillips telemetry monitoring in use; RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen available
• EMR: Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts; available shift times include 7p–7a, 3p–3a, and 11p–11a
• No block scheduling — travelers must be flexible with shift scheduling
• 4 weekend shifts required per month (can be 1 per week or 2 every other week)
• No on-call requirement; standby for low census is possible with a 30-minute response time if called in
• 18-week contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active, no pending accepted): BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department RN experience required
• Significant pediatric ER experience required — general pediatric experience alone is not sufficient
• Experience in triage required
• Must have experience handling a high patient volume comparable to approximately 325 visits per day
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Duo submissions are not accepted

Additional Information

• RNs manage their own ER holds, which are intermixed within the main ER; no separate psych or seclusion rooms
• In-house security is available on the unit
• Three triage nurses staff triage at the start of each day; travelers are expected to be capable of performing triage
• EKG interpretation testing is assigned during orientation; critical care RNs (ED/ICU/PICU) will complete additional testing including STEMI and procedural sedation curricula
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweat jackets are not permitted
• Travelers are expected to work holidays unless the holiday falls during contracted time off
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-733425. 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

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.