Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Fast credentialing

Nationwide assignments

Dedicated assignment support

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date is 11/16/2026 for a 13-week period with 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week and guaranteed travel support.

The role involves delivering coordinated ER nursing care in an acute setting, supervising staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Travel assignment includes fast credentialing and 24/7 recruiter support.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts.
• Strong critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Experience in high-acuity settings preferred.
• Willingness to participate in orientation/credentialing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care according to standards and nursing process.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff; coordinate with other disciplines.
• Monitor patient status; administer medications and perform procedures within scope.
• Apply critical thinking and independent judgment in high-acuity situations.
• Communicate with patients, families, and teams; advocate for safety and comfort.
• Document care and ensure continuity of care across shifts.

Skills

RN license

Critical thinking

Communication skills

12-hour shifts

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department ER travel assignment in Bakersfield, California, United States Start date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Weekly pay: $2,253 to $2,368 per week Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed Shift: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (36 hours) Setting: acute care environment; travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $2,253–$2,368 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3 per week
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Assignment type: Travel - Temporary
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Support and onboarding: fast credentialing, 24/7 recruiter and travel support, dedicated assignment support, extension opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care to a patient group according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and perform procedures within scope of practice
• Apply critical thinking and independent judgment to prioritization and decision-making in high-acuity situations
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; advocate for patient safety and comfort
• Document care accurately and ensure continuity of care across shifts

Requirements

• Active RN license (state requirements as applicable)
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts
• Strong critical-thinking, assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting
• Willingness to participate in orientation and credentialing processes

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing
• Nationwide assignments
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Extension opportunities

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.