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Emergency Department RN — Night Shift | Eureka, CA

13-Week Contract | Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12-Hour Shifts

This is a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department serving a broad patient population — neonates through geriatrics — with a high daily visit volume. The unit is approved for pediatric emergency care and manages a wide acuity range, from medical and behavioral health presentations to complex trauma and neurological emergencies.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week; 3 out of every 6 weekends required
• Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• 40-hour orientation; self-scheduling model

Float

Travelers will float to cover the Observation Unit for ER hold patients. Float to nearby sister facilities may also be required; refusal may result in contract termination.

Clinical Scope

• , procedural sedation, IV vasopressors, blood product administration
• Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube insertion and management
• Stroke, neuro-trauma, TBI, spinal cord injury, STEMI
• Psychiatric holds, managing violent and suicidal patients
• Pediatric and adult medical/surgical emergencies

Required Certifications

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

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ED experience
• Valid California RN license required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Compact license must be in hand at submission
• Community hospital experience preferred
• 2 references covering the past 3 years required prior to start