RN Emergency DT

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Bakersfield is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS training within 90 days; BSN preferred. Pay range is $45.55–$79.04 per hour; several shifts available.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in California.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS completion within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high‑quality patient care in a fast-paced unit.
• Perform assessments and implement individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Deliver skilled procedures with a patient‑first mindset.

Skills

RN License CA

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS within 90 days

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

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) 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)

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.

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Pay Range

$45.55 - $79.04 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.