Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free Online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced ER RN for a night shift assignment in California. The role requires 2+ years in Emergency Department, CA licensure, and multiple critical-care certifications.

Travel nursing experience and trauma-center exposure are preferred. The contract spans 15 weeks with a 7:00 PM–7:30 AM night schedule and both weekend duties. The position emphasizes high-acuity ER care, rapid response, and heavy emphasis on airway management, lines, and sedation protocols.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, and PALS.
• NIHSS, OCN, TNCC certifications preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Level I and II Trauma Center experience preferred.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, IV therapy, and phlebotomy.
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation administration/monitoring.
• Experience managing CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and interpretation of ABGs.
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with ortho-trauma, gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and near-drowning cases.
• Proficient in triage and isolation precautions/PPE.
• References required at time of consideration.
• Copies of required certifications must be included for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma and non-trauma cases including cardiac, neuro, ortho, and pediatric emergencies.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30).
• Every other weekend required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• 15-week contract with a hard start date.
• Perform triage and manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring and emergency response.
• Must pass an onsite Advanced EKG exam (80% or higher) prior to starting; one attempt only, assignment cancels if failed.
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of 3 RTO days for the entire contract.
• Must be willing to work holidays.
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and cannot be modified except to cancel time off.
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate.
• Previous employees may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Skills

ER experience

CA RN license

ACLS

BLS

CPI

PALS

NIHSS

OCN

TNCC

Travel nurse

Trauma center

Teaching hospital

Arterial line

Central line care

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

IV sedation

Vasopressors

Procedural sedation

CVA management

ABG interpretation

Dysrhythmias

Ortho-trauma

Gunshot wounds

Traumatic amputations

PPE

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of Emergency Department experience and CA licensure.

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, and PALS
• NIHSS certification preferred
• OCN and TNCC certifications preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, IV therapy, and phlebotomy
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation administration/monitoring
• Experience managing CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury patients
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and interpretation of ABGs
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with ortho-trauma, gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and near-drowning cases
• Proficient in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• References required at time of consideration
• Copies of required certifications must be included for consideration

Responsibilities

• General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric populations
• Non-trauma Emergency Department with STEMI and Stroke Certified Facility designation
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required
• 15-week contract with a hard start date
• Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma and non-trauma cases including cardiac, neuro, ortho, and pediatric emergencies
• Perform triage and manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Must pass an onsite Advanced EKG exam (80% or higher) prior to starting; one attempt only, assignment cancels if failed
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of 3 RTO days for the entire contract
• Must be willing to work holidays
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and cannot be modified except to cancel time off
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous employees may be considered on a case-by-case basis

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