Travel ER Nurse (Adult & Pediatric)
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a mid-shift Emergency Department position in an acute care setting requiring CA RN license and recent pediatric and adult ER experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital
• Assignment covers both adult and pediatric ER populations
• Mid-shift hours are 3:00 pm to 3:30 am, with evening and night shifts required
• Must work every other weekend and cover 2 out of every 3 holidays
• Floating to Pediatric ER is required as needed
• No block scheduling; flexibility with scheduling is required
• Adult ER features 18 beds and 10 moderate care reclining chairs; Pediatric ER has 5 beds and 5 reclining chairs
• Caseload includes minor walk-ins, critically ill adults and pediatrics, respiratory failure, STEMI, CVA, trauma, burns, psych holds, and substance abuse cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios include ICU 1:2, peds 1:4, adults 1:4, and procedural sedation 1:1
• Cerner is the charting system in use
• Assignment is 13 weeks in length
• All candidates must be able to work with both pediatric and adult emergency populations, as roughly half of patient volume is pediatric
• The department is a STEMI, CVA, burn, and pediatric receiving center with high patient volume
• Team-oriented environment where all members, including EMS, are valued and treated respectfully
• Orientation is provided, including 12 hours and education sessions with ER educator
• Scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• Travelers will be first to float if needed
• Must be able to pass assigned EKG and procedural sedation curriculum testing during orientation
• No previous full time, part time, or PRN employment at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience required
• Experience with both adult and pediatric ER patients is required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Basic EKG interpretation skills required; critical care RNs will have additional testing
• Ability to float between adult and pediatric ER as needed
• No travel teams or duos accepted; individual travelers only
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• References required from one supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

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