Travel ER RN - $2,232 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Laguna Hills, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a hospital environment
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Variable mid shifts, 3x12 hours, with start times between 0900-1400
• Weekend shifts required depending on departmental needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital based on census
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Minimum 3 years of ER experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line and central line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience administering continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias and interpreting cardiac monitoring
• Skilled in trauma care including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and pediatric emergencies
• 1 professional reference required (within 2 years)
• Nursys report required (pulled within 2 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a range of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric cases
• Perform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE as needed
• RTO must be pre-approved and included at time of consideration
• First-time travelers accepted if they have 3-5 years of ER experience
• Previous permanent staff of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate if within 50 miles of the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-779163. 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

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