Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Onboarding assistance

Credentialing guidance

Local candidate consideration

Ongoing account management

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an Emergency Department RN for a travel assignment in Downey, CA. Start 12/14/2026 for 15 weeks, dayshift, 3x12s. The role requires an active CA RN license with 2+ years of ER experience and multiple certifications.

EPIC/Cerner systems will be used; strong patient care and teamwork are essential. Weekly pay ranges from $2,278 to $2,353, with guaranteed hours listed as 0.0 during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required at submission.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience; travel experience preferred.
• ACLS/BLS/CPI/PALS required; NIHSS/TNCC/OCN may be listed.
• EPIC and Cerner experience; onboarding confirms system active.
• Onsite onboarding and credentialing are part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for adults and children in a high-volume ED.
• Triage, assessment, stabilization, and disposition within protocols.
• Interpret dysrhythmias, titrate IV meds, manage lines, support procedures.
• Support STEMI and stroke protocols and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain documentation in Cerner and EPIC; uphold infection control and safety.
• Monitor and respond to deteriorations; educate patients and families.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ACLS certified

BLS certified

PALS certified

EPIC proficiency

Cerner proficiency

Critical care

Education

California RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Cerner EMR

Job description

Overview

Emergency Department RN (Travel) – ER, Downey, CA. Start 12/14/2026 for a 15-week assignment in a high-volume ED with adult/pediatric coverage and STEMI/stroke receiving designations. Weekly pay $2,278–$2,353 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Days. This is a hospital-based travel assignment on a dayshift schedule.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,278–$2,353 per week


• Guaranteed hours: 0.0


• Contract duration: 15 weeks


• Shift: 3x12 Days


• Start date: 12/14/2026


• Facility/work setting: High-volume ED with STEMI and Stroke receiving capabilities serving adult and pediatric patients

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for combined adult and pediatric patients in a non-trauma ED, including triage, assessment, stabilization, and disposition within established protocols


• Interpret dysrhythmias, administer and titrate therapies (IV meds, vasopressors), manage arterial/central lines, and perform procedural support (airway management, ventilation, ABG interpretation) as needed


• Support STEMI and stroke protocols, facilitate rapid imaging, administer relevant therapies, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes


• Collaborate with PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transport, Interpreter services, and Unit Secretary to ensure integrated patient care and smooth throughput


• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (Cerner and EPIC as listed) and uphold infection control, isolation precautions, and patient safety standards


• Monitor patient status, respond to deteriorations, and participate in ongoing patient education and family communication throughout the ED visit

Requirements

• Active California RN license required at submission


• Minimum 2 years RN experience; travel experience preferred; 4:1 patient ratios expected; Trauma Level I/II experience preferred


• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, PALS required. NIHSS, TNCC, OCN may be listed as applicable—confirm during onboarding


• EPIC required; Cerner listed in the job record—confirm which system is active at start


• Advanced EKG exam required prior to/at start; score ≥80%; two attempts allowed; onsite exam details: 20 rhythm strips plus 3 general questions, 45 minutes


• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)


• RTO rules: No RTO during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum 3 days RTO allowed; must be willing to work holidays


• Submittal must include references and copies of required certifications; onboarding modules include 8 hours clinical and 2 hours non-clinical

Benefits and Support

• Assignment and credentialing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including onboarding assistance


• Ongoing account management and travel support throughout the contract


• Orientation and unit-specific onboarding included as part of the assignment process


• Compliance and credentialing guidance to maintain licensure and certifications


• Local candidate consideration where applicable