Travel ER Nurse — Fast-Paced Trauma Care

TEEMA Solutions Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in its Emergency Department in Bakersfield, California. This role requires a professional who can deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency care and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have an active California RN License and at least 2 years of recent ER experience. This position offers 12-hour day shifts in a supportive team atmosphere focused on continuous learning and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent Emergency Department experience (3+ preferred).
• BLS/CPR Certification required.
• Experience in trauma-informed care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.
• Perform triage, assessment, and rapid intervention.
• Develop and implement care plans using critical thinking.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Ability to thrive under pressure

Teamwork and leadership skills

Education

Active RN License (California)

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ER)

Bakersfield, California | Day Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (36/week: Open to 48hours)

Where Your Skills Save Lives — Every Shift

Are you an experienced ER nurse who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments? Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. At Adventist Health Bakersfield, you’ll join a compassionate, elite care team delivering life-saving treatment when it matters most.

Why Bakersfield? Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy the best of California—without the sky-high cost:

Affordable West Coast living

Beautiful weather year-round

Top-rated schools & family-friendly communities

Just hours from Yosemite, Sequoia National Parks, and the Central Coast

Easy access to Los Angeles attractions, sports, concerts & more

Position Highlights

Shift: Day Shift (12-hour shifts)

Schedule: 36–48 hours/week

Patient Population: All ages, including trauma cases

Setting: Fast-paced acute care ER

What You’ll Do

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency care

Perform triage, assessment, and rapid intervention

Develop and implement care plans using critical thinking

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes

Educate patients and families in high-stress situations

Supervise and guide nursing staff

Ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care delivery

What You Bring

Active RN License (California)

BLS/CPR Certification

2+ years of recent Emergency Department experience (3+ preferred)

Strong clinical judgment and ability to thrive under pressure

BSN preferred

What Sets You Apart

Experience in trauma-informed care

Exceptional teamwork and leadership skills

Passion for continuous learning and patient advocacy

Join a team where your expertise saves lives daily—and your career can thrive in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Apply today and bring your ER expertise to a place where it truly matters.