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RN Emergency DT

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield·Bakersfield, California

$46 - $79/hrOtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 25 days ago
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RN Emergency DT · $46 - $79/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 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.

The Registered Nurse will deliver compassionate, high-quality care by performing critical assessments and implementing individualized patient care plans. They will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced emergency environment.

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 thrive 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) license in good standing with CA. board.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 Days Preferred Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California Registered Nurse license and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications, with PALS certification required within 90 days. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred for this role.

  • bachelor degree
  • Registered Nurse
  • Patient Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Emergency Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$46 - $79/hr
Location
Bakersfield, California
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield

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California ER RN roles stay highly competitive

California emergency department RN roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can handle fast-paced, high-acuity care and shifting patient volumes. This category is competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, BLS, and quick completion of ACLS and PALS, with a BSN sometimes preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your California RN license and plan to meet the 90-day ACLS/PALS timeline before applying.

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