Emergency Department RN
Walnut Creek, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring strong recent ER experience, prior travel assignment experience, and EPIC proficiency.

Details

• Level 2 Trauma Center Emergency Department with 44 unit beds
• High-volume ED with average daily census of 190-200 patients and fast discharge turnover
• Can hold inpatient admissions at times
• Travelers perform bedside triage of ambulance patients
• Patient population includes STEMI, stroke, syncope, weakness, trauma, and falls with a high elderly population
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Support staff includes ER Techs (2-5 per shift depending on time of day) and Physician Assistants
• Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia available 24/7, RT manages ventilators
• 24/7 transporter and phlebotomy support, with RNs drawing blood for IV line placement as needed
• Case managers and social workers available most days from 07:00-23:00
• Special equipment includes arterial lines in trauma, Hospira infusion pumps, and pediatric syringe pumps
• Documentation via EPIC and medication administration via Pyxis
• 12-hour rotating shifts (evening/night) with varied start times including 1p-1a, 3p-3a, 5p-5a, and 7p-7a, must work all listed shift variations
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend required
• No floating or charge nurse responsibilities required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA only, or ENPC), and NIHSS certifications required
• TNCC certification strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience required, with 2 years in the ED specialty
• 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred
• Prior ER travel assignment experience required, unless candidate has significant ED experience allowing for minimal orientation
• EPIC experience required, must be reflected in work history
• Trauma and pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Strong, superior clinical references required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong critical thinking skills

Additional Information

• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the facility
• Provide emergency nursing care including bedside ambulance triage, IV starts, venipuncture, and EKGs
• Orientation includes 2 ED shifts (24 hours total) plus 1 shift with an educator (4-6 hours)
• Patient population is well-educated and vocal about care standards, with a major focus on patient experience and nursing excellence
• Scrub attire can be any color, no denim, with professional appearance required
• Non-skid, closed-toe athletic shoes permitted, clogs must have heel strap
• Minimal, professional jewelry with no facial piercings other than ears
• Hair must be neat and pulled back if shoulder length or longer, facial hair must be trimmed
• No gel or acrylic nail polish, polish must be free of chips or cracks
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major holiday
• Manager unable to approve holiday time off requests
• Good teamwork and positive attitude required