Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

ER Nurse Travel Opportunity - Bakersfield, California

Position Overview

• Seeking an experienced ER nurse for a travel contract in California.
• Must have at least 3 full years of ER nursing experience.
• Candidates must have prior travel nursing experience; no first-time travelers or travel teams (including duos) accepted.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and a valid California nursing license.
• Must be willing and able to float to the Pediatric ER as needed.

Patient Population & Environment

• Adult ER: 18 beds + 10 reclining chairs for moderate care.
• Pediatric ER: 5 beds + 5 reclining chairs.
• Approximately 325 ER visits per day combined (about 50% pediatric patients).
• Facility is a receiving center for STEMI, stroke (CVA), burns, and pediatric emergencies.
• Patient cases range from minor walk-ins to critically ill patients, including respiratory failure, asthma, abdominal pain, fractures, substance abuse, stroke alerts, and occasional psychiatric holds.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years ER experience.
• Experience with both adult and pediatric ER patients (significant pediatric ER experience required, not just general nursing).
• Basic EKG interpretation required; critical care nurses will have additional testing during orientation.
• Pediatric ER preferred certifications: ENPC or CPEN.
• Adult ER requires BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS.
• ICU-level acuity with nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:2, Pediatric ER 1:4, Adult ER 1:4, Procedural Sedation 1:1.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Night shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• Work 2 out of every 3 holidays.
• No block scheduling; flexibility with scheduling is necessary.
• Three shifts on the unit plus meetings with ER educator for required education.
• Team-oriented, traveler-friendly environment with emphasis on respect for all team members including EMS.
• Uniform colors: Navy blue for RNs, cranberry for LVNs.

Additional Information

• Use of ER techs or CNAs; LVNs run the fast track area.
• Pediatric ER is staffed by a designated pediatric doctor from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Facility uses Phillips monitors with monitor tech support.
• Fast track is run by midlevel providers.
• Burn nurse available for assessments in the adult ER.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months).