RN Emergency SW

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield·Bakersfield, California

$46 - $79/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

RN Emergency SW · $46 - $79/hr

How this role compares

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At the median vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Bakersfield, California ($45.55/hr, n=146)

171 similar openings in the Bakersfield area · median $45.55/hr

$8.45/hr · p10p90 · $95.49/hr

this role: $45.55/hrmedian $45.55/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 146 posted nursing roles in Bakersfield, California rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Bakersfield, California median for nursing roles.

Deliver compassionate, high-quality care through critical assessments and the implementation of individualized patient care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced emergency environment to optimize patient outcomes.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California.

Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers.

Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans.

You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.

Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Job Requirements Required Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with CA board Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within ninety (90) days Preferred Bachelors Of Science Nursing (BSN)

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the CA board and hold BLS and ACLS certifications, with PALS required within 90 days. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

bachelor degree
Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Acute Care
Patient Care Planning
Emergency Nursing

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $46 - $79/hr
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Closes: Jun 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

California nursing roles remain highly competitive

California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.