Pediatric ER RN
Orange, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ED position requiring 2 years of ED experience and CA licensure.

Details

• Level I trauma center pediatric emergency department treating patients up to 25 years of age
• High-volume, high-acuity setting with over 116K patient visits annually and seasonal winter surges
• 3-5 triage areas with a fast track area and no designated holding unit
• Facility never diverts patients
• ED techs are staffed to support nursing, generally one tech per nurse and additional techs in triage
• Nurses run their own internal codes
• 3x12 hour shifts available in Day (0700-1900) and Night (1900-0700) rotations, with variable start times of 0700, 1100, 1400, and 1900
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of submission; pending or temporary licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, MAB, PALS
• Prior experience in a Children's Hospital ED setting preferred and given priority consideration
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Two supervisor-level references required from the applicable unit, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of pediatric conditions including respiratory, GI, psychiatric, cardiovascular, neurological, and trauma cases
• Skilled in procedures such as chest tube management, NG tube insertion, procedural sedation monitoring, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and medication administration including vasopressors, sedatives, and antiemetics
• Must be aware of and agreeable to facility float requirements, with travelers floated first
• Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required, billable only when completed during orientation shifts
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with none allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Must be available to work all holidays, though manager will attempt to accommodate one holiday off on a non-guaranteed basis
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 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
• Due to the merger of Rady Children's and Children's Hospital of Orange County into Rady Children's Health, clinicians marked DNR from Rady's will not be considered for this facility