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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 16-Week Contract in Torrance, California

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 16-week California travel nursing contract in Torrance. Join a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department and provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the lifespan. This opportunity is located in Torrance, California, a vibrant South Bay community known for its coastal atmosphere, convenient access to Los Angeles and Orange County, and welcoming neighborhoods. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team in an acute care setting with strong clinical support and modern electronic charting.

Travel ER RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel ER RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Torrance, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour evening/night shifts, approximately 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, approximately 6–8 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Call: Not required
• Charting: Epic experience required
• Floating: May float to pediatric emergency care or a nearby affiliated location based on operational needs; appropriate support will be available
• Department Profile: High-volume emergency department with approximately 180 visits per day and 29 treatment rooms

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in California or a compact license in hand at submission; pending licenses are not accepted
• At least 2 years of recent emergency department or emergency room nursing experience
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Strong experience caring for adult and pediatric emergency patients
• Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Experience with emergency nursing, triage, trauma care, stroke, cardiac emergencies, and rapid patient assessment
• TNCC, EDAP, or ENPC certification preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience and Level I or Level II trauma experience preferred
• Ability to work every other weekend and meet the complete assignment schedule
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience
• Time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted with the initial application

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and prioritization of patients with varying levels of acuity
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric emergency patients
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening conditions, including stroke, STEMI, respiratory failure, trauma, and dysrhythmias
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, and continuous sedation according to established protocols
• Provide care for ventilated patients and manage central lines, arterial lines, BiPAP/CPAP, and other critical-care equipment as appropriate
• Assist with procedural sedation, emergency interventions, resuscitation, and trauma management
• Initiate and maintain IV access, collect specimens, interpret relevant diagnostic data, and monitor patient responses to treatment
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other support departments
• Provide clear patient and family education while maintaining a calm, compassionate presence in high-pressure situations
• Float to designated pediatric or affiliated emergency care areas when needed and practice within the applicable scope of care

Apply now for this Travel Emergency Department RN opportunity in Torrance, California, and take the next step in your California travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.