Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance Day 1 options

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department in California. CA RN licensure and 2+ years of high-acuity ER experience are required.

This travel assignment offers strong pay, comprehensive benefits from Day 1, housing assistance, and licensure reimbursement. Night shifts are 12-hour, with scheduling by seniority and some weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact).
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS required; TNCC preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience in high-acuity settings.
• Experience in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department.
• Level II trauma experience or above preferred.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level II Trauma Emergency Department with a 28-bed unit and multiple trauma bays.
• Care for a high-volume patient load (~155/day) including trauma, stroke, pediatric, and psychiatric cases.
• Maintain patient safety with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and use Cerner EMR and GE telemetry.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

ER experience

Travel nursing experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department, requiring CA RN licensure and 2+ years of high-acuity ER experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the ER specialty required
• Experience in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department required
• Level II trauma experience or above preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Level II Trauma Emergency Department with 28 beds, 4 fast track beds, 2 trauma bays, and hallway beds
• High-volume unit seeing approximately 155 patients per day including trauma, stroke, pediatric, and psychiatric cases
• Patient ratio of 1 to 4
• Uses Cerner EMR and GE telemetry monitoring equipment
• Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• Nurse aides (EMTs) support each shift, including a midshift EMT for tech duties
• 12-hour night shifts with varied start times between 4p-7p, scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance with self-scheduling by seniority
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as part of the permanent staff rotation
• On-call requirement of approximately one day per month, potentially 2 days depending on call team rotation
• No floating required
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2-3 shifts
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy support available
• Ventilator management required; no dedicated IV team
• Provide emergency care across a wide range of patient acuities including trauma, stroke, pediatric, and psychiatric cases
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one on a pass/fail basis
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Failure of the Dysrhythmia or sterile technique test on a second attempt may result in ineligibility with this health system for 6 months
• Navy scrub color required
• Scheduling and trauma patient assignments are influenced by seniority within the unit
• Facility is working to build a stronger teamwork culture within the ER and values candidates who can help lead this effort
• Holiday RTO may be considered but is not guaranteed
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by this health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level

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