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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Contract – Level I Trauma Center in Los Angeles, CA

Experienced Emergency Department RN wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Los Angeles, California. Join a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center and provide emergency care to diverse adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced, teaching-focused clinical environment.

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Los Angeles, California, in the vibrant Westwood area with convenient access to renowned cultural attractions, dining, and Southern California recreation
• Healthcare Setting: Combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department within a Level I Trauma Center
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 30, 2026 through March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Availability for four weekend shifts per four-week schedule block
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Orientation: Approximately 30 hours, with required pre-start learning modules
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Epic EMR experience
• Comfort caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong experience with trauma nursing, adult and pediatric emergency care, and high-acuity patients
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Ability to provide requested time-off details with the initial application

Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, timely, and compassionate emergency nursing care in a high-volume department
• Perform triage, patient assessments, reassessments, and prioritization of care
• Care for patients presenting with trauma, sepsis, stroke, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, behavioral health concerns, neurological conditions, burns, and other urgent conditions
• Care for both adult and pediatric patients, including patients with complex medical and surgical needs
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and provide care for patients requiring continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator support, and central-line management
• Apply isolation precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Support care in a comprehensive emergency environment that includes trauma, stroke, STEMI, transplant, and specialty pediatric services

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Los Angeles, California, and join a leading Level I Trauma Center team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.