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Emergency Room RN — Travel Contract | Merced, CA

This 18-week night-shift contract places you in a fast-paced Emergency Department managing a broad range of adult presentations. The facility is a stroke-certified ED and serves as the base hospital for local EMS.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 2 weekends per 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage required (2 of 3 holidays)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

The ED manages routine to high-acuity emergency presentations. STEMIs, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric cases are transferred out. The unit boards admitted patients when necessary, and ER nurses are expected to manage ER holds. Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7, supported by ER Techs with EMT, MA, or CNA backgrounds. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available around the clock.

Scheduling

The unit uses self-scheduling; the scheduler reserves the right to rebalance. Travel teams are permitted but same-schedule guarantees cannot be made. Scheduling requests cannot be accommodated.

Floating: No floating outside the ED

Orientation: Up to 6 preceptored shifts

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Skills

• Recent experience in emergency nursing
• Strong, thorough documentation skills
• EMTALA compliance knowledge

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs required; scrub jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 4 shifts may be cancelled over an 18-week assignment.

Available start dates: November 9, November 30, or December 14.