Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring recent Trauma Level I experience and a current California RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Emergency Department with both adult and pediatric patient populations at a high-volume, Level I Trauma Center
• Care for trauma, sepsis, stroke, psychiatric, and homeless patient populations
• Assignment includes areas such as Observational Holding, MS Tele Psych Holding, Rapid Care, and ED-ICU
• May be assigned to patients with PCA pumps, though staff manage the pumps
• No assignment to resuscitation room, pediatric ED, or triage
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience required
• Evening shifts (3x12 hours, 15:00-03:00)
• Floating between ED pods and rapid care areas may be required
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Responsibilities include rapid patient assessments, nurse protocols, and providing care across all designated ED areas
• RTO must be requested and approved prior to assignment; no RTO allowed in the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Blocked or self-scheduling is not permitted
• Return staff policy requires a 1-year gap before returning as a traveler
• Facility is a Magnet designated hospital
• Completion of 12 hours of non-billable online modules required before start
• Scrub requirements and parking details will be provided upon assignment
• First-time travelers are considered if additional experience requirements are met

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience required, with Level I Trauma experience mandatory
• For first-time travelers, at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• BSN preferred
• CPI or MAB certification preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Ability to start and maintain IVs
• Must pass EKG exam (up to 3 attempts allowed)
• References: At least one supervisory reference from the past year in the specialty area required

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