Travel Contract

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

$2,792/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date10/26/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays, Evenings, Nights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Details
  • Gross pay
    $2791.80/wk
  • Regular pay
    $31.27/hr
  • Benefits

    • Referral bonus
    • School loan reimbursement
    • Vision benefits
    • Wellness and fitness programs
    • Company provided housing options
    • License and certification reimbursement
    • Life insurance
    • Medical benefits
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Pet insurance
    • Discount program
    • Employee assistance programs
    • Guaranteed Hours
    • Health savings account
    • Holiday Pay
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Continuing Education
    • Dental benefits

    Qualifications

    The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
      Education
    • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Description

    ER RN

    Overview

    • Travel contract in Bakersfield, California
    • 13-week contract
    • 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
    • Evening and night shifts

    Required Qualifications

    • Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CA License
    • 3 full years of experience
    • Experience in triage
    • Experience with both Peds and Adults
    • Significant Peds ER experience
    • Travel experience required
    • No first-time travelers

    Preferred

    • None stated

    Unit Details

    • Adult ER has 36 treatment areas
    • Peds ER has 12 treatment areas and 8 pods for the fast track area
    • Approx. 325 visits per day between both ERs
    • 30,000 pediatric ER visits per year
    • Separate psych/seclusion rooms: No
    • In-house security: Yes
    • Monitor techs present
    • Cerner EMR
    • Phillips telemetry
    • RT support available
    • Phlebotomy available
    • No floating outside of the ER

    Scheduling

    • No block scheduling
    • 4 weekend shifts per month
    • Travelers are expected to work holidays 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

    Additional Notes

    • Required to float to Peds ER
    • Navy blue scrubs for RN
    • No hoodies, sweatshirts, or sweat jackets

    Employer

    Host Healthcare

    4.8rating(1094 reviews)

    267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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    Long Term Care (CNA)
    5.0rating
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    About

    At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

    We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

    During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

    Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

    Response timewithin an hour
    Travel jobs$1,044–4,444/week
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    About Bakersfield, CA

    As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:
    Cost of Living
    • Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
    • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
    Weather
    • Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.
    Furnished Housing
    • Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.
    Transportation
    • Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
    • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
    Demographics
    • Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
    • Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
    • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
    Things to Do
    • Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
    • The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
    • Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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