ER RN
Long Beach, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a busy Level 2 trauma center requiring 3-5 years of emergency department experience and an active CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 26-bed Level 2 trauma center Emergency Department with a 5-bed fast track (2 exam, 3 bed)
• Serves 40-160 patients per day, approximately 55,000 visits annually
• STEMI and CVA receiving center treating adults and pediatric patients, with critical peds transferred to a nearby children's hospital
• Patient ratios of 3:1 and 4:1
• Uses Cerner FirstNet EMR
• 12-hour day shifts with various start times (0630-1900, 0730-2000, 0930-2200, 1130-2400, 1430-0300, 1830-0700)
• Every other weekend required
• No floating required
• Charge nurse role available with no patient assignment
• RNs perform their own lab draws and must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Nurse aides and EMAs assist with patient care, sitting, EKGs, splints, and first aid
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Security or patient sitter always present in the waiting area

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (or Compact) currently in hand, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• 3-5 years of previous Emergency Department experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret own telemetry strips
• Perform lab draws independently

Additional Information

• Floor-specific orientation includes a 1-day Education Across Lifespan Trauma module with a supervisor followed by 2 days with a preceptor
• Patient population includes low socioeconomic status, homeless individuals, and a high incidence of drug abuse-related cases
• Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays, with holiday coverage rotated among core staff
• RN scrub color is navy blue
• First-time travelers may be considered