ER RN in Tehachapi, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tehachapi, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,094/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.17
- Weekly
- $2,094
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,888
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.17/hour — 14% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,331 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 21 of them in Tehachapi.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.35/hour across 434 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Tehachapi, California, providing coordinated nursing care for an assigned patient or group of patients. You will apply the nursing process, use independent clinical judgment, and help guide assigned nursing staff while coordinating care with other disciplines. With mid shifts and a 36-hour weekly schedule, this assignment offers the opportunity to support patients in a mountain community while taking in the area’s distinctive high-desert character.
Weather:
Expect generally pleasant conditions with bright skies, crisp air, and comfortable daytime temperatures. Evenings can be noticeably cooler, so layering is useful for enjoying the area throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
• Scenic drive through the Tehachapi mountain area
• Explore local parks, trails, and open spaces
• Visit nearby wineries and enjoy a relaxed tasting experience
• Day trip to Bakersfield for dining, shopping, and entertainment
• Day trip to Los Angeles for museums, restaurants, and city attractions
Job Specifics:
City and State: Tehachapi, California
Shift: Mids
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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