Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; 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 Emergency Department RN to work in a CA high-volume, high-acuity ER. The role offers evening/variable 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include CA RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS, 2–3 years ER experience, and willingness to travel. Cerner FirstNet experience preferred; two strong references required.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of ER experience required.
• Prior travel experience preferred.
• Acute care hospital ER experience required.
• Cerner FirstNet experience preferred.
• Conscious sedation competency testing required before performing this skill.
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration.
• Two professional references: supervisor from within the last 12 months and a second reference from within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Acute care ED with 22 beds plus 8–10 overflow beds as needed.
• High-volume unit serving ~170–210 patients daily.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio around 1:4, varies with acuity.
• Uses Cerner FirstNet EMR; hospital provides training.
• 24/7 charge nurse coverage; CTs assist with EKGs, labs, vitals, wounds.
• 24/7 security and sitters when needed; telemetry techs review strips.
• Ventilator management; no dedicated IV team; phlebotomy by RN when needed.
• Direct patient care in a fast-paced ED with emphasis on timely pain management.
• Stroke and sepsis care focus; swallow screens; tPA/trauma considerations likely.
• Travelers often scheduled for 1300–0100 or 1500–0300 shifts; every other weekend; holiday rotation.
• Floating to sister facility SJPVH for ED coverage.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

ER experience

Travel experience

Cerner FirstNet experience

Conscious sedation

Driver's license

References

Tools

Cerner FirstNet

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a CA license to work evening/variable 12-hour shifts in a high-volume, high-acuity ER setting.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2-3 years of ER experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Acute care hospital ER experience required
• Cerner FirstNet experience preferred
• Conscious sedation competency testing required before performing this skill
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Emergency Department with 22 beds plus 8-10 overflow hallway beds as needed
• High-volume unit seeing approximately 170-210 patients per day
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, varying with acuity
• Uses Cerner FirstNet EMR; facility will provide FirstNet-specific training as hospital Cerner training is geared toward inpatient nurses
• 24/7 charge nurse coverage who does not take a patient assignment
• Clinical techs (CT's) assist with EKGs, labs, vitals, and wound care, with varying staffing levels throughout the week
• 24/7 security support available for combative patients, with CT's and float pool staff assisting as sitters when needed
• Philips monitor techs available for telemetry strips, which RNs must review and sign off on
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
• Variety of 12-hour shift start times including 7am-7:30pm, 10am-2200, 1100-2300, 1200-1200, 1300-0100, 1500-0300, and 1900-0700
• Travelers most often scheduled for 1300-0100 or 1500-0300 shifts
• Every other weekend required, potentially more
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotation with permanent staff
• Floating required to sister facility SJPVH to work their ER
• Common patient population includes psychiatric, stroke, TPA, sepsis, and STEMI cases
• Facility is a STEMI receiving facility and designated stroke center
• Trauma patients are transferred out, and most psychiatric patients are placed outside the county
• Travelers are not permitted to triage, though a triage nurse is on duty 24/7 with a second triage RN starting at 1100
• Ventilator management required
• No dedicated IV team; nurses may need to perform lab draws when CT staffing is limited
• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department
• Strong emphasis on timely pain assessment and management, including follow-up on PO meds within one hour and IV pain meds within 30 minutes
• High focus on swallow screen compliance for stroke patients with zero tolerance for fall-outs
• Strong emphasis on sepsis bolus administration and bundle compliance
• Facility will provide training on I-stat, glucometer, and point-of-care urine pregnancy testing
• Typical floor-specific orientation is 2 days
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers may be considered given minimum experience requirements are met

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