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Emergency Room RN — Travel Contract | Merced, CA

Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contract Duration: 18 weeks | Guaranteed Hours: 36/week

Start Dates Available: November 9, November 30, December 14

About the Unit

This busy Emergency Department manages a high volume of patients across a range of acuity levels. The unit includes cardiac-monitored rooms and a dedicated area staffed by midlevels and RNs. The facility serves as the base hospital for EMS and is stroke certified. STEMIs, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric cases are transferred out; travel nurses will manage general emergency presentations and ER holds. Strong, thorough documentation skills are essential, and the facility operates under EMTALA guidelines.

Support Staff & Resources

• Charge nurse coverage 24/7
• ER Techs (EMT, MA, or CNA background) assist with tech duties and EKGs
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• No IV team on unit

Schedule & Float

• 2 weekends per 4 weeks required
• 2 out of 3 holidays required
• No floating outside the Emergency Department
• Self-scheduling unit; scheduler may rebalance as needed — specific scheduling requests cannot be accommodated

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Orientation: Up to 6 shifts with a dedicated preceptor

Scrubs: Navy blue required — scrub jacket, undershirt, and top must all be navy, white, or black

EMR: Prior experience with a major electronic health records system is strongly preferred and should be noted on your resume.