**Overview**

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Childrens Center including the areas only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern Countys first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/memorial-hospital) to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

**Responsibilities**

Are You Ready to Make a Difference Where Every Second Counts?

Dive into the pulse-pounding world of emergency medicine at Memorial Hospital’s 90-bed Emergency Department, where your skills can transform lives in an instant. Here, you're not just a nurse—you're a hero in scrubs, orchestrating hope amidst the chaos.

From rapid assessments to coordinating crucial care, you'll thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team environment. With cutting-edge tools like our pediatric vein finder and certifications in Stroke and STEMI care, we're equipped for any challenge—adult or pediatric.

We don't just talk about teamwork; we live it. Our nurses are the backbone of our ED, and we ensure they have the support and resources to shine. From your first day, you'll feel the camaraderie that makes our team extraordinary.

The adrenaline is pumping, the team is ready, and there's a spot for you. Come meet us and discover how you can become a vital part of Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. Your next great adventure in nursing starts here—where every moment matters, and so do you.

Join us. Make an impact. Be the difference.

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**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ CA RN BLS ACLS and PALS required

+ Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications

+ Basic Computer Skills

+ ACLS and PALS required within 6 months for New Grads

+ ***ACLS and PALS not required if RN is only assigned SART coverage***

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ BSN preferred

+ 1-2 years of Emergency Nursing experience preferred

+ TNCC ERN and NIH Stroke cerification preferred

**Pay Range**

$42.11 - $73.08 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.