ER RN
Long Beach, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-volume Level 2 trauma Emergency Department requiring 3-5 years of ED experience and CA RN licensure.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center ER with 26 beds/trauma bays plus a 5-bed fast track (2 exam, 3 bed)
• Handles 40-160 patients per day, approximately 55,000 visits per year
• STEMI and CVA receiving center treating adults and pediatric patients, with critical peds transferred to a nearby children's hospital
• Patient ratios of 3:1 and 4:1
• EMR: Cerner FirstNet
• 12-hour day shifts with various start times (0630-1900, 0730-2000, 0930-2200, 1130-2400, 1430-0300, 1830-0700)
• Every other weekend required
• No floating required
• Charge nurse role does not carry a patient assignment
• RNs perform their own lab draws and interpret their own telemetry strips (no monitor techs)
• Nurse aides and EMAs support patient care, EKGs, splints, and first aid
• Security/patient sitter always present in the waiting area
• RT and pharmacy available 24/7

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• 3-5 years of previous ED experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret own telemetry strips
• Experience with ventilators required

Additional Information

• Patient population includes low socioeconomic status and homeless individuals with high incidence of drug abuse-related cases
• Care ranges from minor complaints to major trauma
• Unit orientation includes a 1-day Education Across Lifespan Trauma module with a supervisor plus 2 days with a preceptor
• Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays, with holiday coverage rotated among core staff
• Scrub colors: Navy Blue for RNs, Hunter Green for aides
• No separate psych/seclusion rooms; unit sees 2-3 psych patients per day
• Supported by 2-3 ED physicians plus mid-level providers