Travel ER RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a CA license to work evening/variable 12-hour shifts in a high-volume, high-acuity ER setting.

• Acute care Emergency Department with 22 beds plus 8-10 overflow hallway beds as needed
• High-volume unit seeing approximately 170-210 patients per day
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, varying with acuity
• Uses Cerner First Net EMR; facility will provide First Net-specific training as hospital Cerner training is geared toward inpatient nurses
• 24/7 charge nurse coverage who does not take a patient assignment
• Clinical techs (CT's) assist with EKGs, labs, vitals, and wound care, with varying staffing levels throughout the week
• 24/7 security support available for combative patients, with CT's and float pool staff assisting as sitters when needed
• Philips monitor techs available for telemetry strips, which RNs must review and sign off on
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
• Variety of 12-hour shift start times including 7am-7:30pm, 10am-2200, , , , , and
• Travelers most often scheduled for  or  shifts
• Every other weekend required, potentially more
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotation with permanent staff
• Floating required to sister facility SJPVH to work their ER
• Common patient population includes psychiatric, stroke, TPA, sepsis, and STEMI cases
• Facility is a STEMI receiving facility and designated stroke center
• Trauma patients are transferred out, and most psychiatric patients are placed outside the county
• Travelers are not permitted to triage, though a triage nurse is on duty 24/7 with a second triage RN starting at 1100
• Ventilator management required
• No dedicated IV team; nurses may need to perform lab draws when CT staffing is limited

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2-3 years of ER experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Acute care hospital ER experience required
• Cerner First Net experience preferred
• Conscious sedation competency testing required before performing this skill
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department
• Strong emphasis on timely pain assessment and management, including follow-up on PO meds within one hour and IV pain meds within 30 minutes
• High focus on swallow screen compliance for stroke patients with zero tolerance for fall-outs
• Strong emphasis on sepsis bolus administration and bundle compliance
• Facility will provide training on I-stat, glucometer, and point-of-care urine pregnancy testing
• Typical floor-specific orientation is 2 days
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers may be considered given minimum experience requirements are met

American Traveler Job  #P-774926. 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.