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Emergency Department RN – Travel Contract | Nights | Eureka, CA

This 26-week night shift contract places you in a high-volume, combined adult and pediatric emergency department managing a broad spectrum of acuity levels across all age groups — from neonates to geriatrics.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: 3 out of every 6
• Holiday commitment: must work 3 of 5 designated holidays
• No on-call required
• Self-scheduling

Float

Travelers will float to cover the Observation Unit for ER hold patients. Float between nearby sister facilities may also be required.

Clinical Scope

The ED manages approximately 135 visits per day with a daily census of around 105. Patient presentations include traumatic injuries, neurological emergencies, stroke, behavioral health crises, multisystem organ dysfunction, respiratory emergencies, toxicological cases, and pediatric emergencies. The department is approved for pediatric emergency care and is a stroke-certified facility.

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC (preferred in hand at start; candidates willing to obtain TNCC prior to start may be considered)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ED experience
• Valid California RN license required (compact license must be active at submission; pending license not accepted)
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• 2 professional references covering the past 3 years required
• 40-hour orientation
• Scrubs: solid colors, no prints

RTO

Maximum 7 days; all requests must be submitted upfront at time of submittal.