ED Registered Nurse
Orange, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,319/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care411 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 7
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department float pool position requiring a CA RN license and a CPI Blue Card.
Details
- ED float pool covering Orange and Irvine campuses
- General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
- 13-week assignment
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
- Specialty unit candidates must have at least 1 year of full-time equivalent experience in that specialty within the past 2 years
- Required certifications in-hand at time of application: ACLS, BLS, CPI Blue Card (from Crisis Prevention Institute), PALS
- CPI Blue Card must be from Crisis Prevention Institute; MAB or online CPI Blue certifications not accepted
- Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Two supervisor references required at time of application
- Experience with pediatric and adult emergency care including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, cardiac, and neurological conditions
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a wide range of conditions including trauma, psychiatric emergencies, respiratory distress, cardiac events, and neurological emergencies
- Perform skills such as IV therapy, phlebotomy, procedural sedation monitoring, EKG interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience with isolation precautions, PPE, and triage required
- Candidates must be willing to proceed without a guaranteed manager interview
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel
- Former permanent staff must have been separated from employment for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
- No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days of RTO preferred per 13-week contract
- A screenshot confirming RTO approval is required at time of application
- RTO must be submitted with the application and cannot be changed after submission for manager review
Facility
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Pros
Patient ratio is awesome. Lots of resources and good team work.
Cons
Cost of living.

- Short Term Acute Care
- 411 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Orange, CA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Orange, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Orange, CA is higher than the national average.
- Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Orange, CA is car-friendly with good freeway access.
- Public transportation options are available within the city and to neighboring areas.
- The population is diverse with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the warm climate.
- There is a substantial population of travel nurses in Orange, CA.
- Plenty of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues can be found in Orange.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local parks and golf courses, and outdoor activities are popular due to the city's proximity to beaches and hiking trails.
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