ER RN
Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ER Registered Nurse

Location

• Bakersfield, California

Contract

• 13 weeks
• Travel contract

Schedule

• Nights
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week
• No block scheduling
• Must be flexible with scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• 3 full years of experience
• Travel experience required
• Experience in triage
• Experience with both adult and pediatric patients
• Significant pediatric ER experience is required for pediatric ER assignments

Assignment Details

• Adult ER and pediatric ER coverage
• May be required to float to pediatric ER
• No floating outside the ER
• No first-time travelers
• Does not accept duo travelers

Clinical Setting

• Approximately 325 ER visits per day across both ERs
• Adult ER has 36 treatment areas
• Pediatric ER has 12 treatment areas plus 8 fast-track pods
• Adult ER sees STEMI, CVA, burns, respiratory failure, asthma, abdominal pain, fractures, substance abuse, and some psych holds
• Pediatric ER is a receiving center for pediatrics
• ER holds are intermixed, and ED RNs manage their own holds
• No separate psych/seclusion rooms

Unit Operations

• In-house security present
• Charge nurse/house supervisor available
• Monitor techs present
• Phlebotomy available
• RT provides respiratory support and related services
• Some transport support available

Scheduling Requirements

• 4 weekend shifts per month
• Holidays expected unless the holiday falls during contracted time off
• May be placed on standby for low census
• 30-minute response time if called in from standby

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs for RNs
• No hoodies, sweatshirts, or sweat jackets