Travel RN - Emergency Dept - Pediatric ED

American Traveler

Orange (CA)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 95,000

Full time

11 days ago
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401k with match
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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric ER RN for a Level I trauma center in Orange, CA. This 13-week travel assignment offers 36 hours per week across 3x12 shifts, with rotating days and nights.

CA RN license and a minimum of 2 years ED experience are required, plus ACLS, BLS, MAB, and PALS certifications. Travelers are prioritized for float assignments; no RTO during the first week; housing and weekly pay details are provided by the recruiter.

Qualifications

  • Active California RN license required in hand at time of consideration (no pending or temporary licenses)
  • Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
  • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, MAB, PALS
  • Prior charge experience preferred
  • Candidates with Children’s Hospital ED experience will be given priority
  • Two supervisor-level references required from the applicable unit, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct emergency nursing care to pediatric patients across a wide range of acute conditions including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, psychiatric, and trauma cases
  • Seasonal winter staffing needs create high demand for supplemental travel nurses
  • No RTO permitted, with no time off allowed during the first week of the assignment
  • Facility will make best efforts to accommodate one holiday off, though not guaranteed, and travelers must be available to work all holidays
  • Travelers are prioritized for float assignments

Skills

ACLS
BLS
MAB
PALS
Emergency Department
CA RN license

Job description

Travel RN - Emergency Dept - Pediatric ED

Orange, California

Posted 6 days ago

Position Summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric ER RN for a Level I trauma center requiring a CA RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Assignment Overview

Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Details
  • Level I trauma pediatric emergency department serving patients up to 25 years of age
  • High volume, high acuity setting with over 116,000 patient visits annually and winter averages exceeding 400 patients
  • Facility never diverts patients and has no designated holding unit
  • 3-5 triage areas with a dedicated fast track area
  • Dedicated ED tech support for nearly every nurse, plus additional techs in triage
  • Unit runs its own internal codes
  • Day shift (3x12, 0700-1900) and Night shift (3x12, 1900-0700) available
  • Variable shift start times including 0700, 1100, 1400, and 1900
  • Travelers are prioritized for float assignments
Requirements
  • Active California RN license required in hand at time of consideration (no pending or temporary licenses)
  • Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
  • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, MAB, PALS
  • Prior charge experience preferred
  • Candidates with Children's Hospital ED experience will be given priority
  • Two supervisor-level references required from the applicable unit, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer
Additional Information
  • Provide direct emergency nursing care to pediatric patients across a wide range of acute conditions including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, psychiatric, and trauma cases
  • Seasonal winter staffing needs create high demand for supplemental travel nurses
  • No RTO permitted, with no time off allowed during the first week of the assignment
  • Facility will make best efforts to accommodate one holiday off, though not guaranteed, and travelers must be available to work all holidays
  • Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
  • Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before reapplying
  • Rehire eligibility is subject to review due to merger between Rady Children's and CHOC health systems
  • Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required, completed during orientation and varying by specialty
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,098/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks): $27,278

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks): $109,113

Weekly Wages: $1,288/wk

Regular Hours: $25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours: $57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends: $810/wk

Lodging: $47.75 x 7 days = $334

Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,888 - $2,098. The $2,098 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Benefits
  • Health
  • Day 1
  • 401k with match
  • Opt In
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