Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,268 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Downey, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a CA license for a 15-week day shift contract requiring at least 2 years of ER experience.

Details

• Combined Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department in a hospital setting
• Non-trauma ED with STEMI and Stroke certified facility status
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, PALS
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, OCN, TNCC
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs and phlebotomy
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation administration
• Knowledge of CVA, ICP monitoring, and neuro-trauma care including spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries
• Experience managing ortho-trauma, head injuries, near drowning, and traumatic amputations
• Skilled in CPAP/BiPAP management and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and triage
• Level I and II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• References required for consideration
• Copies of required certifications must be submitted for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult and pediatric patient population
• Manage a range of high-acuity cases including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and trauma-related emergencies
• Must pass an onsite advanced EKG exam (80% or higher) prior to starting, with only one attempt allowed onsite
• Complete required clinical and non-clinical training modules prior to start, varying by specialty
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 3 RTO days for the remainder of the contract
• Must be willing to work holidays
• All time off requests must be submitted with the initial application and cannot be changed except to cancel
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous employees may be considered on a case-by-case basis

American Traveler Job ID #P-755066. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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