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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Nurse Shift Manager position in a hospital Emergency Department, requiring CA RN license and strong charge or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Emergency Department with 21 beds
• Night shifts with 12-hour self-scheduling; schedules finalized by management
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in each 4-week schedule
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Must be first to float and may float between two ERs within 6.5 miles
• Charge nurse and resource nurse support available
• Typical patient ratio is 1:4, 1:2 for ICU-level patients
• Patient population includes general ER and MedSurg telemetry holds
• Unit staffed with mid-levels, LVNs, and ED techs (EMT or aides)
• EMR is Cerner; telemetry monitored on Phillips; ventilators in use
• Primary Stroke Center designation
• Floor-specific orientation includes 2 shifts at primary campus and 1 at the other facility
• Nurse Shift Manager role includes patient care, department management, triage, and acting as charge nurse as needed
• Must be able to support MET Team and handle high-volume fluctuations (up to 175 patients/day)
• Traveler must be very teamwork oriented
• Will be expected to care for MedSurg Telemetry hold patients
• Call requirements include responding within 30 minutes if placed on standby
• Holiday coverage required: one major and one minor holiday per assignment
• Navy blue scrubs required, including jackets; undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• This must be the candidate’s primary job; external schedule accommodations will not be made
• Facility rarely holds 5150 psych patients longer than 12 hours
• First-time travelers are considered

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years recent ER nursing experience
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated strong charge nurse or management experience in the ED
• Ability to start IVs, administer medications, and triage ambulance patients
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

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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