Travel Registered Nurse ER

Overview

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Travel) in Bakersfield, California.

Start date:

August 3, 2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,292–$2,412 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, three 12‑hour shifts (3x12). Setting: hospital‑based emergency department.

• Weekly pay: $2,292–$2,412 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12‑hour shifts (3x12)
• Start date:
  
  August 3, 2026
• Setting: hospital‑based emergency department

• Deliver coordinated, evidence‑based nursing care for an individual patient or assigned group of patients in the ER, following established standards and the nursing process
• Conduct rapid and thorough patient assessments, prioritize needs, develop and update care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to therapies
• Activate and manage emergent situations, including triage, rapid assessment, and escalation of care according to protocol; collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other disciplines
• Supervise and direct activities of various nursing staff levels; delegate tasks appropriately while maintaining professional judgment and accountability
• Document care plans, progress notes, procedures, and discharge instructions in the electronic health record; ensure accurate handoffs and continuity of care
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy; uphold infection control practices and adapt care to meet diverse patient and family education needs

• Active Registered Nurse license in California
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to work night shifts in a high‑acuity ER environment
• Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize under pressure
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities to coordinate with a diverse care team

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 travel and clinical support from healthforce team
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
• Travel and housing support options available as part of the program

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.