Travel ER RN - $2,341 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Bernadino, 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: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ER experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and no dedicated trauma bays
• Fast track area operated separately from the main ER, though travelers typically work in the main ER
• High-volume unit averaging 250 patient visits per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1 and 4:1
• Charge nurse on duty does not carry a patient assignment
• Support staff includes ER techs for tech duties and security/patient sitting, plus phlebotomists for most lab draws
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy coverage available 24/7
• STEMI receiving facility treating cardiac, sepsis, ETOH, stroke, DKA, and general ER cases
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with scheduling flexibility required across varying start times
• Every other weekend requirement (Fri/Sat/Sun), though full weekend coverage may be needed depending on staffing
• No floating required
• No InPatient Pediatric or Behavioral Health unit involved

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Pass/fail sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required on first day of orientation
• 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

Additional Information

• Care is organized into three components: fast track, treat and anticipate disposition, and acute care
• RNs wear blue scrubs while techs wear green
• Holiday coverage expected as travelers are worked into the permanent staff holiday rotation
• One day of floor-specific orientation provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• Failure of the Relias exam or sterile technique test on a second attempt results in ineligibility with CommonSpirit Sacramento region and Arizona facilities for 6 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-778134. 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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