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Emergency Room RN — Travel Contract | Redding, CA

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This high-volume Emergency Department manages a diverse patient population including trauma, stroke, pediatric, and psychiatric cases, seeing approximately 155 patients per day. The unit is fast-paced and high-acuity, making this an ideal role for experienced ER nurses who thrive in a demanding clinical environment.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour night shifts with varied start times between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required; holidays worked into permanent staff rotation
• Self-scheduling by seniority; schedule posted at least 2 weeks in advance

Clinical Details

• Scrub color: Navy
• Ventilator management experience required; ventilator-capable patients on unit
• Charge nurse on duty does not carry a patient assignment
• EMT-trained aides support each shift for tech duties
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Floor-specific orientation: 2–3 shifts
• On-call requirement: approximately 1–2 days per month based on team rotation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience in a high-volume, high-acuity setting
• Level II trauma experience or higher strongly preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS; TNCC preferred
• On Day 1: proctored Dysrhythmia Test (pass/fail) required on-site
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

Note: The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts over a 13-week assignment.