Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursement

Day 1 health insurance

Free CEUs

Per diem and subsidies

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in California. Requires a CA RN license and 2+ years of ER experience, plus ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities include working in a high-volume ED with 24 beds, fast track area, and support staff. Travel-friendly, with housing allowance and licensure reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS.
• Minimum 2 years ER experience.
• Trauma experience preferred.
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam before offer.
• Sterile technique tests on first day of orientation.
• Two professional references with dates and eligibility.
• Copy of driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• ER department with 24 beds and no dedicated trauma bays.
• Fast track area operated separately from main ER.
• High-volume unit averaging 250 patient visits per day.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios 2:1 and 4:1.
• Charge nurse not assigned to patients.
• ER techs, phlebotomists, and support staff available.
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy coverage.
• STEMI receiving facility handling cardiac, sepsis, stroke, etc.
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR.
• 12-hour night shifts with flexible start times.
• Travelers may need to cover weekends; no inpatient pediatrics or behavioral health.

Skills

ER experience

CA RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

Education

CA RN License

Tools

Cerner PowerChart EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ER experience and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Pass/fail sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required on first day of orientation
• 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 employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and no dedicated trauma bays
• Fast track area operated separately from the main ER, though travelers typically work in the main ER
• High-volume unit averaging 250 patient visits per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1 and 4:1
• Charge nurse on duty does not carry a patient assignment
• Support staff includes ER techs for tech duties and security/patient sitting, plus phlebotomists for most lab draws
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy coverage available 24/7
• STEMI receiving facility treating cardiac, sepsis, ETOH, stroke, DKA, and general ER cases
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with scheduling flexibility required across varying start times
• Every other weekend requirement (Fri/Sat/Sun), though full weekend coverage may be needed depending on staffing
• No floating required
• No InPatient Pediatric or Behavioral Health unit involved
• Care is organized into three components: fast track, treat and anticipate disposition, and acute care
• RNs wear blue scrubs while techs wear green
• Holiday coverage expected as travelers are worked into the permanent staff holiday rotation
• One day of floor-specific orientation provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• Failure of the Relias exam or sterile technique test on a second attempt results in ineligibility with CommonSpirit Sacramento region and Arizona facilities 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

Job ID: P-778134

Open Positions: 2