American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/15/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager RN for a 21-bed Emergency Department with strong charge experience, CA RN license, and nights/weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department within an acute care hospital setting
• 21-bed ER including a fast track area staffed with midlevels and LVNs
• Typical ER patients, with MedSurg Tele holds possible and responsibility for those patients
• Nurse Shift Manager will serve as both Charge and direct patient care provider as needed
• Patient ratios are 1:4, or 1:2 for ICU-level patients
• Utilizes Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry equipment
• 12-hour night shifts with 4 weekend shifts required every 4 weeks
• Self-scheduling is offered, finalized by leadership; block scheduling is not allowed
• Floating may occur between two nearby ERs, with notice given if floated pre-shift
• On-call may require reporting within 30 minutes
• Nurse Shift Manager will also take patient assignments, provide direct care, triage ambulance patients, start IVs, administer medications, and manage department workflow
• Position supports a primary stroke center and occasionally handles 5150 psych holds (rarely longer than 12 hours)
• Candidates must be highly team-oriented with the ability to adapt to daily high patient volume fluctuations
• Orientation includes two shifts at the main campus and one shift at the other facility
• One major and one minor holiday coverage required per contract
• Scrub color is navy blue, including jackets; undershirts may be navy, white, or black
• Participation in the unit's MET (Mobile Eval Team) is part of the role
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must make this their primary job and be available per contract requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; compact or pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Strong charge nurse or management experience required for Nurse Shift Manager role
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past year, and one peer or supervisor from the past three years, both with employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Must not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-640960. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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