ER RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a high-volume, Level II trauma emergency department requiring a CA RN license, night shifts, and prior high-acuity ER experience.

Details

• Level II trauma emergency department with 28 beds, 4 fast track, 2 trauma bays, and hallway beds
• Acute care setting treating trauma, stroke, pediatric, psychiatric, and other emergency patients, averaging 155 patients per day
• Patient ratio of 1 to 4
• Charts using Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with varied start times between 4p-7p, scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance with self-scheduling by seniority
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage worked into permanent staff rotation
• Call requirement of one day per month, potentially two depending on call team rotation
• No floating required, but will be first to float if needed
• Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• EMT nurse aides support the unit each shift including a midshift EMT
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage available 24/7, along with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
• No IV team on staff
• Telemetry monitoring via GE equipment and ventilator capability available

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER specialty experience required
• Experience in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department required
• Level II trauma experience or higher preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• COVID vaccine required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (pass/fail)

Additional Information

• Provide emergency department nursing care across a wide range of patient acuities and diagnoses
• Facility seeking candidates who can help foster a strong teamwork environment within the ER
• Some travelers may be assigned trauma patients depending on experience level
• Unit assignments and scheduling are largely seniority-based
• Navy scrub color required
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2-3 shifts
• Holiday RTO may be considered but is not guaranteed
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for shorter assignments)