Travel ER RN - $2,396 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a non-trauma ED requiring CPI Blue Card certification and prior travel experience.

Details

• Work in a Non-Trauma Emergency Department setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• EPIC EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
• Treats patients across pediatrics, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, trauma, and orthopedic conditions

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• Required certifications in-hand: ACLS, BLS, CPI Blue Card (from Crisis Prevention Institute, online or MAB not accepted), NIHSS, PALS
• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of full-time equivalent specialty experience within the past two years for specialized units
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Two supervisor references required at time of application
• Skills required include triage, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, IV therapy, emergency medications, isolation precautions/PPE, and splint application

Additional Information

• Care for patients presenting with a wide range of emergency conditions including trauma, psychiatric crises, respiratory distress, and pediatric emergencies
• Perform triage, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and procedural sedation monitoring as needed
• Locals accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least one year to be eligible as a traveler
• No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days of RTO preferred per 13-week contract
• Screenshot confirmation of RTO request required when applying

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.