Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Bakersfield, CA | Acute Care / Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an 18-bed Emergency Department treating an average of 100 patients per day across a diverse patient population
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, adjusting to 1:2 for ICU-level patients
- Operate within a fast-paced ED environment supported by ED Techs (EMT or cross-trained aides), a shift manager, and a resource nurse
- Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems; experience with ventilator patients required
- Participate in weekend coverage — expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat for nights); holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday
- Float between two ED locations (approximately 6.5 miles apart) as needed, with at least 2 hours notice provided for pre-shift floating
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in the state of California (or compact equivalent accepted per state rules)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Open availability required — schedules are set on a 4-week basis; block scheduling is not permitted and PRN schedule accommodations will not be made
- This position must serve as the candidate's primary place of employment; secondary job scheduling conflicts will not be accommodated
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a high-volume emergency department setting
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell pharmacy systems
- Experience caring for complex or high-acuity patient populations, including correctional patients or underserved communities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a strong team-oriented environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported ED environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Pharmacy, in-house physician coverage, and access to Omnicell medication management
- Gain experience in a dynamic, high-volume department with a structured orientation across two campus locations