Travel Emergency Room RN / ER Registered Nurse - Nights

Job Description\n Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: ED - Emergency Department\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 10/12/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Travel ER RN\n Company: Fusion Medical Staffing\n Location: Facility in Bakersfield, CAJob Details\n Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled ER RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Required Qualifications:\n \n One year of recent experience as an ER RN\n Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations\n Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)\n Current ACLS certification (AHA/ARC)\n Current PALS (AHA / ARC) or ENPC Certification\n Preferred Qualifications:\n \n TNCC, NIHSS, CPI, NRP and SANE certifications\n Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position\n Summary:\n The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) delivers rapid-response, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. This role involves assessing patient conditions, implementing urgent care plans, administering life-saving treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care in critical situations. The ER RN demonstrates strong clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking abilities, excellent communication under pressure, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics.Essential Work Functions:\n \n Rapidly assess and triage patients upon arrival, prioritizing care based on the severity of their condition\n Explain emergency procedures and treatments to patients and families\n Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved emergency nursing techniques and protocols\n Prepare equipment and aid physicians during emergency treatments and examinations\n Monitor patient comfort and safety throughout their time in the emergency department, responding to immediate needs\n Observe and document patient conditions as required within scope of practice\n Take and monitor vital signs using clinical judgment to address deviations and prevent complications\n Respond to life-saving situations based upon emergency nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols\n Document comprehensive nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records (EMR)\n Initiate patient education plans according to individualized needs, considering the acute nature of emergency care\n Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, specialists, paramedics, social workers and other support staff to ensure comprehensive care\n Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice\n Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards\n Required Essential Skills:\n \n Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills\n The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language\n Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills\n Physical Abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend\n Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism\n Technical/Motor Skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment\n Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail\n Sensory - Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate\n Benefits Include:\n \n Highly competitive pay for travel professionals\n Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage\n Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours\n Life and Short-term disability offered\n 401(k) matching\n Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program\n 24/7 recruiter support\n Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs\n Why Choose Fusion?\n At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. n Start your rewarding career as a Travel ER RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. n *Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer\n \n \n Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing Job ID #2000272. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing\n \n With a mission to improve the lives of everyone we touch, Fusion Medical Staffing connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations they've always dreamed of living. Regardless if you’re a first-time traveler or an established road warrior, you get to choose the best position that not only fits your unique personality but also your personal and professional needs.\n As a medical traveler, you’ll get to meld your career with personal life experiences, make informed decisions and the freedom to control your career. Competitive compensation packages and opportunities to learn new skills are among some of the perks being a medical traveler with Fusion Medical Staffing. We've won awards for our ethical business practices, lasting community impact, and commitment to being an incredible place to work.\n \n Benefits\n \n Benefits start day 1\n Medical benefits\n Dental benefits\n Vision benefits\n Referral bonus\n Mileage reimbursement\n License and certification reimbursement\n Weekly pay\n Cancelation protection\n Guaranteed Hours\n Employee assistance programs\n Continuing Education\n \n