Travel Emergency Department RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring at least 2.5 years of large-volume ER experience and a CA RN license in hand.

• Work in a combined Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department within a Level II Trauma Center
• High-volume ER setting with over 90K annual visits
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts,
• Weekend shifts required per departmental needs
• No on-call requirements
• No floating outside the hospital, though floating within the hospital based on census is expected
• Uses EPIC charting system

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: CPI, TNCC
• Minimum 2.5 years of ER experience in a large Level II Trauma Center required
• EPIC experience required
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patients, and ABG interpretation
• Experience administering continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Experience with neurological trauma cases including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain injury (preferred)
• Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations (preferred)
• Pediatric emergency care experience including head injury and near drowning cases (preferred)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Skilled in isolation precautions/PPE, triage, and orthopedic trauma care
• One professional reference required within the past 2 years

• Provide emergency nursing care across a combined adult and pediatric patient population
• Collaborate within a high-acuity trauma and stroke-certified care team
• Complete EPIC training modules (approximately 8 hours) during orientation
• Pre-approved time off must be submitted at time of consideration and cannot be added afterward
• Holiday RTO cannot be guaranteed at this time
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• Previous permanent staff of the facility are not eligible for consideration
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet the 2.5 years of required experience

American Traveler Job  #P-775463. 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.