Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

TLC Healthforce•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Step into a high-impact ER nursing role as a Registered Nurse on a dynamic travel assignment anchored in Bakersfield, California. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to elevate emergency care, collaborate with expert teams, and shape outcomes when every minute counts. In Bakersfield you’ll join a community-minded hospital that values precision, empathy, and rapid decision-making under pressure. Your expertise will help stabilize patients during critical moments, guide families through challenging times, and drive improvements in fast-paced environments. California’s rich landscapes await your downtime—sunlit deserts, rolling foothills, and coastlines within reach—offering a well-deserved balance after meaningful shifts. From the Sierra foothills to vibrant city life, the Golden State provides inspiration, camaraderie, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Working in Bakersfield blends a welcoming regional character with access to big‑city resources and educational opportunities. You’ll benefit from a supportive hospital culture, modern ED facilities, and robust clinical teams that celebrate your skill set. Bakersfield offers an affordable housing landscape, a growing dining and arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation. For travelers drawn to variety, this assignment can open doors to other locations across the U.S., expanding your professional network and sharpening your ED competencies through exposure to diverse patient populations, trauma protocols, and workflow innovations. Whether you’re stabilizing the critically ill or guiding a fast-moving resuscitation, you’ll experience a setting that prioritizes patient safety, clinical excellence, and a culture that respects your contributions. And when you’re ready to explore beyond Bakersfield, flexible travel opportunities across partner facilities let you build a broad, marketable emergency nursing portfolio. As an ER RN on assignment, you’ll perform essential triage, rapid patient assessments, and timely initiation of life-saving interventions. Your responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, administering medications, starting IVs, preparing for procedures, and collaborating with physicians, allied health professionals, and trauma teams to ensure seamless continuity of care. You’ll participate in documentation, adhere to protocol-driven care, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that elevate patient outcomes in the ED. The role offers pathways for professional growth within emergency nursing, with opportunities to deepen expertise in trauma, critical care, and rapid response protocols. You’ll be supported by a comprehensive toolkit of benefits designed to recognize your expertise: a competitive weekly pay range of $1,890-$1,931, with the reassurance of contract stability through guaranteed extensions when available, and start date on 03/16/2026. The assignment is described as Weeks in duration, providing flexibility to align with your life and career goals. A sign-on or performance bonus is available, and housing assistance is provided to ease transitions between assignments. In addition, we provide robust extension opportunities, ensuring you can continue to contribute your talents and advance within a trusted network. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll receive 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you have real-time guidance, resources, and clinical leadership whenever you need it, no matter where your assignments take you. Our organization is built on empowering clinical staff, honoring experience, and supporting ongoing career advancement. We foster a culture of safety, respect, and collaboration where skilled nurses are encouraged to lead, teach, and mentor others. From clinical education resources to mentorship programs and structured growth pathways, we invest in your development as a critical member of the emergency care team. You’ll join a network that values compassionate patient-centered care, ethical practice, and a resilient, inclusive workplace where your contributions are recognized, your voice matters, and your professional trajectory is supported every step of the way. If you’re a dedicated ER nurse ready to bring excellence to every patient encounter, apply now and seize this exciting opportunity to join a company that values your expertise and your growth. A role in Bakersfield not only advances your emergency nursing career but also connects you with a community that appreciates your skill, resilience, and compassionate care. Ready to elevate your practice, work alongside top clinicians, and enjoy meaningful rewards? Apply today and start the journey toward expanding your impact across the U.S. and beyond. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Perform essential triage
Rapid patient assessments
Timely initiation of life-saving interventions
Monitoring cardiac rhythms
Administering medications
Starting IVs
Preparing for procedures
Collaborating with physicians, allied health professionals, and trauma teams to ensure seamless continuity of care
Participate in documentation
Adhere to protocol-driven care
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that elevate patient outcomes in the ED