Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN with a current CA license and substantial pediatric and adult ER experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a busy hospital acute care setting in the Emergency Department
• Assignment covers both adult and pediatric ER, with approximately half pediatric patient population
• 28-bed adult ER and 5-bed pediatric ER, with additional reclining chairs in each unit
• Night shifts, 12 hours in length, with every other weekend and 2 out of every 3 holidays required
• Float to Pediatric ER is required
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience preferred
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2, pediatric ER 1:4, adult ER 1:4, procedural sedation 1:1
• All acuities seen from minor to critically ill, including STEMI, stroke, respiratory failure, trauma, and psych holds
• Provide emergency care for a wide range of conditions including STEMI, CVA, burns, respiratory distress, and behavioral health cases
• Strong, team-oriented and traveler-friendly environment
• Orientation includes 12 hours plus meeting with the ER educator to ensure educational requirements are met
• Scrub colors: navy blue for RNs, cranberry for LVNs
• Must treat all team members, including EMS, with respect
• Participation in major holiday coverage is mandatory
• No block scheduling; schedule flexibility is expected

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 3 years recent Emergency Department RN experience
• Experience with both adult and pediatric ER required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must pass EKG interpretation testing; advanced testing assigned to critical care RNs
• Significant pediatric ER experience is required for those working in peds ER
• No first-time travelers; prior travel experience required
• Will not consider travel teams or duos

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts