Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking an Emergency Room RN for a travel nursing position in Bakersfield, CA. Candidates should have 1-2 years of acute care experience and required certifications. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment to provide emergency care and support to patients. The ideal candidate must be able to cope with stress and manage physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience required.
• Must have certification in ACLS, BLS, PALS.
• Experience in an emergency environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, triage, and implement care based on physician instructions.
• Perform minor medical operations and provide patient advice.
• Document medical history and monitor vital signs.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NIH

acute care experience

Job description

Join us as an Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse at TotalMed

We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bakersfield, CA. The right RN should have 1‑2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an ER Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team to evaluate, triage, and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions. RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast‑paced, urgent, and emergency environment.

Emergency Room RNs will perform minor medical operations, advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries, plan long‑term care needs, document medical history, check for allergies, obtain vital signs, and monitor emotional and physical well‑being.

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

ER Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. They must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and cope with stress while relating to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH, 1 Year

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting