Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Long Beach, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Long Beach, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Long Beach, CA | Acute Care / Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts (Mid Shift Options: 0630–1900, 0730–2000, 0930–2200, 1130–2400, 1430–0300, 1830–0700) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department seeing 40–160 patients per day across a 26-bed unit with a 5-bed fast track area
• Manage patient ratios of 3:1 to 4:1, including adult and pediatric populations ranging from minor complaints to major trauma (Level 2 Trauma Center)
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently at the RN monitor station; no monitor techs on unit
• Perform all lab draws; no IV team on site
• Utilize Cerner FirstNet EMR for documentation and patient management
• Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays , rotating with core staff

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 3–5 years of previous Emergency Department experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a STEMI or CVA receiving center environment
• Familiarity with Cerner FirstNet EMR
• Experience caring for diverse, high-acuity patient populations including trauma, psychiatric, and medically complex patients
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with ventilated patients and varied acuity levels

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-volume Level 2 Trauma Center with robust on-site support including 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and 24/7 Pharmacy
• Gain experience in a full-service ED with charge nurse coverage, ED physician and mid-level support, and a structured orientation program