Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced ER RN for night shift in California. Requires CA RN license, Level I/II trauma experience, and travel nursing background.

BLS/ACLS/CPI/PALS certifications with NIHSS preferred. Night shifts 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30) with every other weekend; travel to Summit location ED 3 miles away possible. The role emphasizes acute care in a mixed adult/pediatric ED, with emphasis on trauma, psychiatric emergencies, and rapid patient turnover.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS certifications; NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred.
• Experience with pediatric emergency conditions preferred.
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, overdose, and suicidal patients.
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration.
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP and ABG interpretation.
• Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors and continuous IV sedation.
• Neurological trauma experience including CVA and ICP monitoring preferred.
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG.
• Triage and isolation precautions/PPE proficiency requested.
• Splinting and management of orthopedic trauma preferred.
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Acute care in a General Emergency Department treating mixed adult/pediatric patients.
• Patient ratio of 1:4.
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:30.
• Every other weekend required.
• May float to the Summit location ED about 3 miles away.
• Epic charting system preferred.
• Provide holistic, individualized nursing care including assessment, care planning, and patient/family education in an acute ED setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and healthcare teams to ensure effective transitions of care.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for the local rate.
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract.
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Returning staff or travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplying.
• Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing.
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates.
• Re-orientation required only if previously oriented at this facility and separated for 6+ months.

Skills

CA RN license

Level I/II trauma experience

Travel nursing experience

BLS

ACLS

CPI

PALS

NIHSS preferred

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Blood product administration

Respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, ABG)

Emergency meds administration

Neurological trauma care (CVA, ICP)

Cardiac monitoring & 12-lead EKG

Triage & PPE

Orthopedic trauma care & splinting

Supervisor references (2)

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN license, Level I/II trauma experience, and travel experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric emergency conditions (asthma, head injury, seizures, infections, and more) preferred
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, overdose, and suicidal patients
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory interventions including BiPAP/CPAP and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors and continuous IV sedation
• Neurological trauma experience including CVA and ICP monitoring preferred
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Proficient in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience splinting and managing orthopedic trauma preferred
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend required
• May float to the Summit location ED only, approximately 3 miles away
• Epic charting system preferred
• Provide holistic, individualized nursing care including assessment, care planning, and patient/family education in an acute care ED setting
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and healthcare teams to ensure effective transitions of care
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for the local rate
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Returning staff or travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplying
• Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• Re-orientation required only if previously oriented at this facility and separated for 6+ months

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts