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Emergency Department RN — Travel Contract | Eureka, CA
This 13-week night shift contract places you in a fast-paced Emergency Department serving a broad patient population, from neonates through geriatrics. The unit manages approximately 135 visits per day with a high-acuity, mixed adult and pediatric scope, including a dedicated pediatric emergency designation.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
- Weekend requirement: 3 out of every 6
- Holiday commitment: 3 of 5 (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- No call required
Float
Travelers will float to cover the Observation Unit (ER Hold patients) and may be expected to float to nearby sister facilities. Refusal to float may result in assignment termination.
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC
> TNCC: Preferred in hand at submission; candidates willing to obtain prior to start may be considered.
Clinical Scope
High-volume ED managing diverse presentations including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multi-system trauma, respiratory emergencies, psychiatric holds, procedural sedation, chest tube management, ventilated patients, IV vasopressors, and continuous sedation/paralytics.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of ED experience
- Active California RN license (no pending licenses accepted; compact license must be in hand at submission)
- Community hospital experience preferred
- First-time travelers welcome
Additional Details
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Scrubs: Personal scrubs acceptable, no prints
- RTO: Maximum 7 days; all requests must be submitted upfront
- 2 professional references required, covering the past 3 years