ER RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a high-volume Level II trauma center requiring 2+ years of ER experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Level II trauma center emergency department with 28 beds, 4 fast track beds, 2 trauma bays, and hallway beds
• Treats approximately 155 patients per day including trauma, stroke, pediatric, and psych cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Cerner EMR
• GE telemetry monitoring equipment and ventilators available on unit
• Charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• EMT nurse aides assist with tech duties each shift, including a midshift EMT
• 12-hour day shifts, including early mornings, mid shifts, and nights with varied start times
• Self-scheduling by seniority, made out at least 2 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required
• Works into permanent staff holiday rotation
• On-call requirement of approximately one day per month (up to two days depending on call team rotation)
• No floating required
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy coverage
• No dedicated IV team

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the ER specialty required
• Level II trauma experience or above strongly preferred
• Experience in a high-volume, high-acuity ER setting required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Deliver emergency nursing care across a wide range of trauma, stroke, pediatric, and psychiatric cases
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (pass/fail)
• Navy scrub color required
• 2-3 shifts of floor-specific orientation provided
• Facility is working to build a strong teamwork culture within the ER and values candidates who can help lead this effort
• Some travelers may be assigned trauma patients depending on experience level
• Unit scheduling and assignments are largely based on seniority
• Holiday RTO will be considered but is not guaranteed
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year