Emergency Department RN
Northridge, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 2 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a CA RN license and at least 3 years of ED experience.

Details

• Level 2 Trauma Center acute care Emergency Department setting
• Treats general ED population including adult and pediatric trauma, STEMI, and stroke patients, plus a high volume of mental health cases
• Fast track area with 12 beds typically staffed by midlevels, with travelers working both fast track and main ER
• Unit is transitioning to 45 total beds, including 2 trauma bays (travelers not assigned trauma patients) and 2-3 psych/seclusion rooms
• Average census of 186 patients per day, rising to 230-250 during flu season
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
• Uses Cerner (FirstNet) EMR
• Charge nurses function as shift managers and do not carry a patient load
• Supported by EMT techs (typically 5-6 with adequate staffing), tele/monitor techs, 24/7 phlebotomy, RT, and pharmacy
• RNs must be able to troubleshoot ventilators, with RT primarily maintaining them
• Mental health patient sitters provided by the facility
• 12-hour night shifts with multiple start times (7a, 9a, 11a, 1p, 3p, 5p, 7p)
• Every other weekend requirement
• No floating required, and travelers are first to float within the unit when needed

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Single State or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, and PALS
• BSN not required
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Must be able to troubleshoot ventilator issues
• Experience with both adult and pediatric ED populations strongly preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Floor-specific orientation totals 3 days: 2 days on the unit and 1 day with an educator
• Serves as a MICN base hospital for EMS and includes a 10-bed comprehensive care center covering pediatrics, STEMI, comprehensive stroke, rape kits, and trauma
• Scrub colors are Navy for RNs and green for Nursing Assistants
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday during both winter and summer seasons
• Unit culture is a mix of long-tenured and newer staff, with ongoing efforts to improve team dynamics
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role