Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER​/Trauma - in Bakersfield, CA

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,073 per week in Bakersfield, CA
Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma

Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Agency:  Aequor Healthcare

Pay:  $2,073 per week

Shift Information:  Nights

Contract Duration:  26 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Travel Nurse Source  is working with Aequor Healthcare to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Location:

Bakersfield, CA
Pay Rate:  Up to: 2260.87/Week

Start Date:

08/18/2025 to 02/15/2026
Duration:  26 weeks
Number of Positions:  1
Shift Type:  Nights
Hours Per Day:  12
Discipline:  Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty:  Emergency Room

Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room  About Aequor:
Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide immediate and skilled nursing care to patients in the emergency room, triaging and prioritizing care based on the severity of the patient’s condition. Assess, monitor, and stabilize patients experiencing medical emergencies, such as trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and other critical conditions. Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring timely and accurate care. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive emergency care and ensure continuity of care.

Perform advanced nursing procedures such as wound care, suturing assistance, CPR, intubation assistance, and other life-saving interventions. Educate patients and families on follow-up care, discharge instructions, and ongoing treatment plans, ensuring they understand the next steps in their care journey. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in electronic health records (EHR). Respond to and manage critical situations, including code blues and other emergency protocols, following established hospital guidelines.

Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe and clean environment to minimize risks to patients, families, and staff. Participate in emergency room quality improvement initiatives and stay current with advancements in emergency nursing through continuing education and professional development.

Job Requirements:

Strong understanding of emergency nursing care, trauma management, and critical care interventions. Excellent communication and decision-making skills to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Proficiency in performing advanced nursing procedures and responding to life-threatening emergencies. Active [STATE] Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Emergency Room Nurse or in a similar role.

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.

Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems. Benefits:  Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment). First-day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability). Weekly direct deposit. Sick days/PTO (varies by facility). Travel reimbursement. 401k eligibility after the first year. Credentialing assistance. CEU/Tuition reimbursement. Professional development opportunities.

About Aequor Healthcare
Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional looking for your next great adventure or just starting out and looking for you first big opportunity, Aequor has the inside track on the top jobs available in today's healthcare and clinical markets. At Aequor, our top priority is to be the best resource to help you connect with the perfect career opportunity. We are committed to delivering quality healthcare professionals to a multitude of healthcare facilities.

Originally launched in 2001, we now have 15+ years of experience specializing in healthcare and clinical staffing, and are now considered to be one of the fastest growing workforce solutions companies in the industry. Aequor Travel Nursing understands that travelers are unique and we're committed to taking an individual approach to meeting their needs. We strive for the best match of talent to oppertunity, enriching our clinicians' careers.

We offer extraordinary customer service. We operate with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and respect for our clinicians and clients. We treat each person like a family member, as we like to be treated! Our goals are simple yet powerful!

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