Travel ER RN - $2,597 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a 3x12 night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of emergency department experience and CA RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a hospital setting
• General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active CA RN license
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (preferred), and TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required, 3 years preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• New travelers accepted if prior ED experience is present, 3 years preferred
• Skilled in pediatric emergency care including abdominal pain, asthma, burns, head injury, respiratory infection, seizures, and related conditions
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with ortho trauma care
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Manage care of assigned patients and direct activities of ancillary staff
• Work collaboratively with nursing peers, physicians, and allied support services
• Holiday coverage required for one of the following: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at the local rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers considered with prior ED experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-767507. 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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