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RN Manager - Emergency Department

Adventist Health

Bakersfield, California

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$132k–$199k/yr

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Bakersfield, California · 2+ years experience

RNEREmergency Department

Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $132k–$199k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Base pay: $132k–$199k/yr
Shift: Days

About this role

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Creates an environment where front line nurses and ancillary staff provide whole person care that is safe, complication free, and optimizes functional independence for each patient. Maintains a highly-visible presence on the unit. Collaborates closely with staff, charge nurses, physicians, and other department leaders to ensure that clinical operations are efficient and effective, and achieve high patient/family/staff satisfaction. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Schedules, leads, and coordinates the daily activities of a defined unit on an assigned shift. Assists leadership in accomplishing unit and organizational goals.

Skills for this role

Acute carePatient treatment planningCare plan evaluationHospital roundingHealthcare incident reportingHospital patient safetyNursing procedure complianceClinical audit and monitoringClinical outcome improvementEmergency room patient flow managementPatient safety compliance managementCare coordination

Certifications

BLSCPRNational specialty certification (preferred)

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Five years' technical experience: Preferred
One year's leadership experience: Preferred
Two years' experience of acute care nursing in hospital setting: Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
National specialty certification in area of expertise or in nursing administration: Preferred

About the employer

Adventist Health

Health system employer

Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and joint-venture retirement…

What reviewers appreciate

Mission-driven culture with clear sense of purpose and faith-based values
2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognitions for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Employee Appreciation
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient (Adventist Health Castle, 2017)

What reviewers flag

Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
Job security and advancement opportunities rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
Pay and benefits rated moderately at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting compensation may not be highly competitive

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Living in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.