Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support

24/7 recruiter

Travel support

Credentialing assistance

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (ER) for a Bakersfield travel assignment. This 13-week contract features 36 hours per week across 12-hour day shifts, with a start date of 11/02/2026. You will provide coordinated nursing care in a hospital ER and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold a California RN license and thrive in a fast-paced ER environment. Travel support, credentialing assistance, and ongoing staffing guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in California.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week).
• Experience in a fast-paced ER environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, providing guidance as needed.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Apply critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making in daily care.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and timely.
• Maintain patient safety, quality-of-care standards, and adherence to facility policies.

Skills

Nursing

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

California RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse - ER in Bakersfield, CA for a travel - temporary assignment. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 13-week assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,222 to $2,275 per week. Shift is 12-hour days, totaling 36 hours per week (three days per week). Role involves delivering coordinated nursing care and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team within an ER environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,222 - $2,275 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Work setting: travel assignment in a hospital setting
• Location: Bakersfield, California, United States

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, providing guidance as needed
• Coordinate care with other disciplines and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Apply critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making in daily care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and timely
• Maintain patient safety, quality-of-care standards, and adherence to facility policies

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted RN license in California
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced ER environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
• Willingness to comply with assignment requirements and facility orientation

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated support from the employing organization throughout the assignment
• 24/7 recruiter and travel-support availability
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing assignment-related guidance and coordination

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.