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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a fast-paced Level 2 trauma center requiring 3+ years of experience and a strong pediatric background.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center Emergency Department in an acute care hospital setting
• Unit includes a 12-bed fast track area and main ER, with 45 beds in transition and 2 trauma bays (travelers not assigned trauma patients)
• Treats general ED cases plus adult and pediatric trauma, STEMI, stroke, high volume of mental health patients, and sepsis
• 2 psych/seclusion rooms plus hallway space for additional psych holds, with tele-psych and crisis team support
• Average census of 186 patients per day, rising to 230-250 during flu season
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
• Uses Cerner FirstNet EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with shift start times of 7a, 9a, 11a, 1p, 3p, 5p, and 7p
• Every other weekend requirement
• No floating required, but travelers are first to float within the unit if needed
• 24/7 RT, pharmacy, and phlebotomy support available
• Tele/monitor techs at bedside and nurses' station, RNs must be able to read and interpret strips
• RNs must be able to troubleshoot vents, with RT typically maintaining them

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of ER nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Experience with both adult and pediatric trauma populations preferred
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips and troubleshoot ventilators

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced Emergency Department
• Unit serves as a comprehensive center for pediatrics, STEMI, stroke, trauma, and rape kits, and functions as a base hospital for EMS (MICN)
• 3-day unit-specific orientation, including 2 days on the floor and 1 day with an educator
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday during both winter and summer seasons
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs, Green for Nurse Aides
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility if applying from AZ, NV, NE, IA, or MN
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility if applying from CO, KS, or UT
• Nursys license verification required