Travel Emergency Department RN - $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: 08/03/2026
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring recent EPIC experience within the last 12 months and a CA RN license.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36-48 hours per week on a 3x12 schedule
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Recent EPIC experience within the last 12 months required
• BLS certification from an approved vendor required
• ACLS certification (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS) required
• PALS certification (AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS) required
• Minimum of 3 years of ER specialty experience required
• Recent experience in ER specialty within the last 3 months required
• BSN preferred
• Acute care facility experience preferred
• No prior adverse action on nursing license

Additional Information

• Deliver coordinated nursing care to assigned patients according to established standards and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to deliver safe, healing, and compassionate care
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care
• Provide patient and family education as part of the treatment team
• Delegate and coordinate duties among healthcare team members
• Required vaccinations must be maintained as a condition of employment, with medical and religious exemptions available
• Candidates with more than 5 days of requested RTO will not be considered
• Accepts local candidates with no radius restriction, as local pay rates match travel rates

American Traveler Job ID #P-735242. 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.