ED RN
Stockton, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position requiring 3+ years of ER experience and CA RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department seeing approximately 270-350 patient visits per day in a non-trauma center
• 62-bed unit plus hallway beds/chairs, divided into ER North and ER South sections each with its own charge nurse
• Dedicated pediatric zone for lower-acuity patients ages 0-12, with nurses working all areas of the department
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 4
• Charge nurse present on both shifts and does not take patients unless absolutely necessary
• ER techs available each shift to perform EKGs and vital signs
• Philips telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele techs, requiring nurses to read and interpret strips
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7, with RT managing vent settings and equipment
• Nurses may need to hold ventilated patients awaiting bed placement
• STEMI receiving center and primary stroke center with a robust sepsis program and cath lab/hybrid suite on-site
• High volume of critical acuity patients and ICU admissions originating from the ER
• Night shift schedule with every other weekend required
• 12-hour shifts available starting at 7a, 9a, 11a, 3p, and 7p
• No floating required and no on-call responsibilities
• Floor-specific orientation limited to a maximum of 2 shifts
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Single State or Compact) in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 3 years of recent ER nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Copies of active certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for patients across the full acuity spectrum, from minor complaints to critical care, including CVA, STEMI, and sepsis presentations
• Work alongside MDs and midlevel providers, with midlevels generally managing the fast-track area
• Collaborate with a high volume of rotating paramedic and nursing students, as well as student nurse externs
• Triage nurses staffed around the clock, with up to 3 during peak times
• Navy blue scrub color required
• All required online training modules must be completed prior to arrival; failure to complete may result in start date delays
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year