RN Emergency SW

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

Job summary

Dignity Health – Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a registered nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high‑quality acute care. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days are required; 1–2 years acute care experience preferred. BSN preferred. Mercy Hospital offers a mission-driven environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of acute care RN experience preferred or hired through the NNRP (new grad program).
• Registered Nurse license in good standing with CA board.
• BLS (AHA) required.
• ACLS (AHA) required.
• PALS within ninety (90) days required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality acute care to patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and implement individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Acute care experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 90 days

Education

BSN

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

• 1-2 years of previous acute care RN experience required or hired through the NNRP (new grad program.)
• 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 ninety (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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$45.55 - $79.04 /hour