Travel ER RN - $2,574 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, 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: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a busy Emergency Department requiring an active CA RN license and at least 2 years of ER experience.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Room unit with 24+ beds, including a fast track area staffed by mid-level providers
• Busy ER averaging 150 patients per day, treating a mix of adult and pediatric patients with acute/emergent conditions
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Cerner FirstNet EMR and Phillips telemetry monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts with varying start times (4p, 5p, or 7p)
• Every other weekend required
• No floating required
• Charge nurse support available
• PCT support on the unit
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage and respiratory therapy support
• Pharmacist present in the ER during daytime hours
• No dedicated IV team

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• Moderate Conscious Sedation competency testing required prior to start
• Must be ready to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Care for a high-volume patient population including a significant homeless community
• Patients requiring higher levels of care are transferred to an outside facility
• Psychiatric hold patients are managed for short durations
• Holiday coverage required as part of the staff rotation
• Navy scrub color required
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Schedule is determined by unit needs and is not guaranteed to remain consistent
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-773016. 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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