Travel ER Holding RN - $2,234 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ER Holding Unit position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and a current CA RN license, working night shifts in a complex, multi-campus health system.
Details- ER Holding Unit position within a large academic health system — patients are ED inpatients held in the ER but may include ICU-level acuity
- Complex patient population including cardiac, LVAD, pulmonary hypertension, cancer, respiratory, surgical, and transplant cases
- Floating required across multiple campuses (La Jolla and Hillcrest primarily; system-wide ICU units including Hillcrest, Jacobs, Thornton, and East Campus based on census)
- Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
- EMR: Epic (Cerner experience also required)
- Procedures include A-lines, phlebotomy, PICC lines, chest tubes, ventilator management, telemetry, and IV starts
- Active CA RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- A-lines and phlebotomy experience required (hard stop)
- Experience with PICC lines, chest tubes, ventilators, telemetry, and IV starts required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Cerner EMR experience required
- At least one supervisory/manager reference from within the past year from a relevant unit is required
- Previous staff must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
- Provides ICU-level nursing care to ED inpatients across a variety of complex diagnoses
- Candidates must pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam (up to 3 attempts allowed)
- No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling
- No RTO within the first 2 weeks of the assignment; RTO requests must be submitted upfront and cannot be changed after submission
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
- First-time travelers should check with their recruiter regarding eligibility for this position
- Candidates who have previously been employed by the health system must be approved prior to assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-703680. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - ER - Hold
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.