American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Fountain Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring CA licensure, CPI Blue Card certification, and Epic experience.
Details
- ER unit treating all patient age groups, combined adult/pediatric emergency department
- Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule, 19:00-07:30, Sunday through Saturday rotation
- Floating required
- Weekend coverage required
- Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
Requirements
- Active CA RN license in hand (EMSA not accepted)
- Minimum 18 months of experience required
- Required certifications in hand: ACLS, BLS, CPI Blue Card (from Crisis Prevention Institute - MAB or online CPI Blue not accepted), NIHSS, PALS
- Preferred certifications: NRP, TNCC
- Minimum one year of acute care experience required
- Minimum one year full-time equivalent experience in ER specialty within the past two years required
- Prior travel experience required
- Two supervisor references required
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, blood product administration, and emergency medication administration
- Experience with triage and isolation precautions/PPE
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a wide range of conditions including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, respiratory, and psychiatric cases
- Manage procedural sedation, ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube/intubation support as needed
- Work in a STEMI and Stroke certified facility
- Experience with CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, and hypothermia protocols is preferred
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- Candidates must be gone a minimum of one year to return as a traveler
- RTO must be confirmed with a screenshot at time of application, with no RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment and a maximum of 7 days preferred per 13-week contract
American Traveler Job ID #P-776886. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.