Travel RN Patient Placement Coordinator - $2,386 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/28/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a CA-licensed RN for a patient placement role in an acute care setting, requiring Cerner and TeleTracking experience and no direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Bed Placement/Patient Placement department within an acute care environment
• Role has zero hands-on patient care and focuses on coordinating bed assignments across up to three hospitals
• Uses Cerner EMR and TeleTracking bed management system
• Shifts are 12 hours, three days per week, from 6:30am to 7:00pm
• Requires four weekend shifts within a four-week period
• No floating required
• No block scheduling; initial schedule assigned, future shifts are self-scheduled with adjustments for unit needs
• Casual professional dress or any color scrubs allowed
• Orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation and 3-5 days in department, potentially on any shift
• Primary responsibility is placing patients in appropriate units based on medical needs and available beds
• Works closely with charge nurses, hospital leadership, and uses multiple computer screens and applications throughout shifts
• No involvement in making recommendations, treatment plans, or diagnoses
• Lead and supervisor are available 24/7 for support
• Café is available onsite but closes at 2:30pm
• Free onsite parking and four hours of complimentary EV charging are available
• Team culture is described as busy and supportive
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must be able to work holidays as needed; PTO not available for holiday shifts
• Limited to no RTO (requested time off) can be accommodated

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience required; one LTC contract acceptable but predominantly SNF experience will not be considered
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience and proficiency with Cerner EMR and TeleTracking bed management system required
• Strong computer skills with preferred experience using Zoom and Google applications
• Ability to distinguish between different care units (e.g., MedSurg vs Telemetry)
• Must be able to multitask and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Successful completion of the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, pass/fail with up to 2 attempts allowed; prior completed exam within last 12 months accepted
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, Dignity, or CHI facilities within the past year
• Must provide two professional references meeting specified criteria

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-620211. 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

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