ED - Emergency Department RN
Berkeley, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN license, Level I/II trauma experience, and travel experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend required
• May float to the Summit location ED only, approximately 3 miles away
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric emergency conditions (asthma, head injury, seizures, infections, and more) preferred
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, overdose, and suicidal patients
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory interventions including BiPAP/CPAP and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors and continuous IV sedation
• Neurological trauma experience including CVA and ICP monitoring preferred
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Proficient in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience splinting and managing orthopedic trauma preferred
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide holistic, individualized nursing care including assessment, care planning, and patient/family education in an acute care ED setting
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and healthcare teams to ensure effective transitions of care
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for the local rate
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Returning staff or travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplying
• Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• Re-orientation required only if previously oriented at this facility and separated for 6+ months