Travel ER RN - $2,516 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a night shift acute care position requiring Cerner EMR experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 33 total patient care rooms, 25 equipped with cardiac monitors
• Triage area with 2 bays staffed by midlevels, RNs, and LVNs
• Patient ratio of 1:4 with an average census of 210 patients
• Cerner EMR experience preferred; recent experience should be noted
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7
• ER Techs (EMT, MA, or CNA background) assist with tech duties and EKGs
• GE telemetry with central monitor stations at both nursing stations
• RT and pharmacy coverage available 24/7, with Omnicell system in use
• No IV team; ventilator management per RT
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• 2 weekends required per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 holidays
• No floating outside of the ER
• Up to 6 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Strong, thorough documentation skills required
• 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

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care for a wide range of patients, including routine ER cases, STEMIs, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric patients
• Facility is Stroke Certified and serves as the base hospital for local EMS
• Adheres to EMTALA regulations, requiring stabilization and treatment of all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay
• May be required to board patients and manage ER holds during high-volume periods
• Navy blue scrubs required; any undershirt beneath the scrub top must be navy, white, or black
• No floating outside of the ER department
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates with prior direct employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-753767. 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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