Travel ER RN - $2,517 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• 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: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring CA RN licensure, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Room with 33 total patient care rooms, 25 of which have cardiac monitors
• Triage area includes 2 bays staffed by midlevels, RNs, or LVNs
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 with an average of 210 patients seen
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, with 2 weekends required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage based on unit requirements
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7
• ER Techs with EMT, MA, or CNA experience assist with tech duties and EKGs
• GE telemetry equipment with central monitor stations at both nurses' stations
• RT and pharmacy (with Omnicell) coverage available 24/7
• No floating outside of the ER required
• Floor-specific orientation includes up to 6 shifts with a preceptor
• Cerner EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Cerner EMR experience preferred, recent experience is a plus
• Strong, thorough documentation skills required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Hospital serves as the base hospital for EMS and is Stroke Certified
• Facility follows EMTALA requirements to stabilize and treat all ED patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay
• ER nurses may care for boarded and ER hold patients
• Typical patient population includes routine ER cases as well as STEMI, hemorrhagic stroke, and pediatric patients requiring transfer
• Up to 5 physicians and 3 midlevel providers may be in house at a time
• Navy blue scrubs required; scrub jackets and undershirts must also be navy, white, or black
• Self-scheduling unit with scheduler authority to rebalance shifts as needed
• Travel teams are allowed, though consistent scheduling cannot be guaranteed

American Traveler Job ID #P-769189. 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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