Travel Emergency RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment requiring prior travel experience and an active CA RN license.

• Emergency Department setting serving all patient age groups, combined adult/pediatric
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30, Sunday through Saturday
• Float required
• Weekend coverage required
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the ER specialty required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Required certifications in-hand: ACLS, BLS, CPI (Blue Card from Crisis Prevention Institute only), NIHSS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: NRP, TNCC
• Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG, IV therapy, central line care, blood product administration, and procedural sedation
• Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients
• Experience managing trauma, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency cases
• Two supervisor references required at time of application
• Prior travel nursing experience required

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of conditions including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, pediatric, and psychiatric emergencies
• Perform triage and maintain isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former permanent staff must be gone a minimum of 1 year before returning 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
• Manager may or may not conduct an interview prior to assignment start

American Traveler Job  #P-776886. 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

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.