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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department role requiring strong ED experience, prior travel assignment experience, and EPIC proficiency at a Level 2 Trauma Center.

Details

• Level 2 Trauma Center Emergency Department with 44 unit beds
• High daily census of 190-200 patients with fast discharge turnover and occasional inpatient holds
• Patient population includes STEMI, stroke, syncope, weakness, trauma, and falls with a high elderly demographic
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• 12-hour rotating shifts (day/evening) with varied start times including 5a, 7a, 9a, 10a, and 11a, scheduled to work every listed shift start time
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend required
• One major holiday coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating or charge responsibilities required
• Documentation via EPIC and medication administration via Pyxis
• Support staff includes ER techs (2-5 per shift depending on time of day), Physician Assistants, and 24/7 Respiratory and Anesthesia support
• RNs perform IV starts, phlebotomy, and EKGs; RT manages ventilators, breathing treatments, and ABGs; dedicated lines team for advanced lines
• Case management and social work support available most days from 07:00-23:00
• Specialized equipment includes arterial lines in trauma, Hospira infusion pumps, and pediatric syringe pumps

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only for ACLS/PALS)
• CEN and TNCC certifications strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience required; 3-5 years preferred
• Prior travel nurse experience required, preferably 1-2 previous travel assignments
• Strong, demonstrated EPIC experience required with prior work history reflecting EPIC use
• Trauma and Pediatrics experience strongly preferred
• Must be fully comfortable with rotating shift start times and committed to all shift variations
• Must not currently hold an active per diem position
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the facility

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside triage of ambulance patients and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment
• Patient population is generally well-educated and engaged, with high expectations for care quality
• Strong focus on patient experience and nursing excellence
• Orientation includes 2 ED shifts (24 hours total) plus one shift with an educator (4-6 hours)
• Dress code requires professional-colored scrubs with no denim, non-skid closed-toe shoes, minimal professional jewelry, and neatly groomed hair and facial hair
• Nail polish must be chip-free with no gel, acrylic, or extensions
• Good teamwork and positive attitude are emphasized as essential
• Manager is unable to approve holiday time off requests during this assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered only if they have significant ED experience allowing for minimal orientation