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Deliver coordinated nursing care for ER patients by assessing conditions, implementing care plans, and administering treatments. Supervise nursing staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and effective discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Requires an active California RN license and authorization to work in the United States. Experience in ER or high-acuity acute care is preferred, along with strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
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Job description
Overview Registered Nurse – Emergency Room, Bakersfield, CA.
This travel assignment begins 06/22/2026 and runs for 13 weeks.
Weekly pay ranges from $1,903 to $1,974.
The schedule is 3x12-hour days, totaling 36 hours per week, in a hospital setting.
This travel temporary assignment requires adaptability and strong nursing leadership in a busy ER.
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
$1,903–$1,974 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12-hour days (3x12)
Start date: 06/22/2026
Setting: hospital ER
Travel assignment
Guaranteed hours: 0.0
Responsibilities
Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
Assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications as prescribed, and document outcomes.
Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and escalate as needed in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines.
Apply critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making to ensure safety and quality of care.
Support discharge planning, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety policies.
Requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced ER/hospital setting
Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment
Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical judgment
Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to patient safety and adherence to professional standards
Benefits
and Support
Assignment-specific benefits and details provided during the hiring process
Benefits
24/7 Recruiter And Travel Support
Dedicated Assignment Support
Fast Credentialing Assistance
Access To Nationwide Travel Opportunities
Ongoing recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
Credentialing and onboarding assistance
Dedicated support from the Healthforce Healthcare LLC team
Find more opportunities If you’re open to other travel nurse openings, apply now to explore additional ER assignments and other opportunities available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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