Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,723 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: July 5, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301! Pay Information $2,723 per week About The Position Job Title: Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Required Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS NIHSS Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Certification Must-Have: Significant Pediatric Emergency Room experience Experience with Cerner Description: Pediatric Emergency Room has a separate waiting room. There is a built-in fast track room off the lobby. The Peds ER has five rooms and six treatment chairs. There is one triage RN in the lobby. Travelers are allowed to perform triage after completing one assignment. There is no separate area for ER holds; ER RNs manage their own holds. No separate psych or seclusion rooms are available. In-house security is present. The department sees approximately 325 visits per day, totaling about 30,000 pediatric patients per year. Staffing ratios are 1:4 for Peds, 1:2 for PICU, and 1:1 for procedural sedation. Common diagnoses range from minor walk-ins to critically ill patients, including respiratory failure, asthma, abdominal pain, fractures, and substance abuse. The ER staff includes designated pediatric doctors. Charge nurses oversee all ER activities. Emergency techs or CNAs are utilized, with LVNs supporting the fast track area. All staff is trained for EKGs. Transport to the radiology department is required for further imaging services. Phlebotomy services are available. Scheduling requires flexibility with shifts, with no block scheduling. Weekend shifts consist of four shifts per month, which can be scheduled weekly or biweekly. Travelers are expected to work holidays unless scheduled time off coincides with the holiday. No on-call or standby requirements exist, and no floating outside of the ER is expected. Uniform colors are navy blue for RNs and cranberry for LVNs, with no hoodies or sweat jackets allowed. Travelers will undergo unit-specific orientation to ensure all education is completed. There is a cancellation policy allowing the facility to cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment. Charting is done using Cerner. 27938436EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.

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