Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department travel assignment in Tehachapi, California. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks, with 36-hour weeks and 3x12-hour day shifts in a hospital environment.

You must hold an active California RN license and BLS certification; ACLS is preferred. ER nursing experience is a plus. The assignment includes dedicated recruiter support and credentialing coordination to streamline onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• ER nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate of ADN or BSN program.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced ER.
• Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care in the ER per standards.
• Perform triage, assessment, monitoring, and medications as ordered.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team; supervise nursing staff.
• Document care and communicate changes; advocate for safety.
• Maintain infection control and support discharge planning.

Skills

ER nursing

Patient care

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

ADN/BSN

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department travel assignment in Tehachapi, California. Start date: 10/26/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,164 to $2,252 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week). Setting: hospital-based travel assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,164–$2,252 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week)
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Setting: ER travel assignment in a hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care in the Emergency Department per the nursing process and established standards of care.
• Perform triage, ongoing assessment, monitoring, and medication/treatment administration as ordered.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members; supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff.
• Document care accurately and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team; advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety standards; support patient and family education and discharge planning as appropriate.

Requirements

• Active California RN license
• BLS Certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• ER nursing experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced ER setting
• Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 travel and assignment support
• Credentialing and onboarding coordination to streamline start

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.