Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN to serve as Nurse Shift Manager for night shifts in a busy acute care setting in California, requiring a CA RN license and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 21-bed Emergency Department within an acute care hospital
• Position functions as Nurse Shift Manager with charge and direct care responsibilities
• Patient population includes typical ER cases, MedSurg Tele holds, and stroke cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for general ER patients and 1:2 for ICU patients
• Uses Cerner as the EMR and Phillips telemetry equipment
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling, not finalized until management review
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; weekends are Friday/Saturday for nights
• Floating may occur between two ERs located 6.5 miles apart, with notice when possible
• No IV team support; RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Primary job requirement—cannot accommodate external work schedules
• Responsibilities include patient care, triaging ambulance patients, medication administration, and departmental management
• Expected to support the department as Charge RN or in any other capacity as needed
• Department serves as a Primary Stroke Center and participates in rapid response with MET Team
• Must be highly teamwork-oriented, adaptable, and able to handle fast-paced environment
• Scrub color is navy blue; jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• Holiday coverage requires work on one major and one minor holiday per contract
• No IV team; nurses handle procedures such as IV starts and vent management
• Must have no direct employment (full time, part time, or PRN) with this health system in the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong Charge RN or management experience in an acute care ER required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Ability to pass required clinical skills tests prior to orientation
• Professional references, including one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and another from the past 3 years, required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license required

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