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Emergency Room RN — Travel Contract

Merced, CA | 12-Hour Days | 18-Week Contract

This fast-paced Emergency Department manages a high volume of patients across a multi-room unit equipped with cardiac monitoring capabilities. The department operates as the base hospital for local EMS and is stroke certified, handling a broad spectrum of acute presentations. STEMIs, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric emergencies are transferred out; the team focuses on stabilization and treatment of all incoming patients in compliance with EMTALA.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour days
• 2 weekends per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage required (2 of 3 holidays)
• Self-scheduling unit; traveler schedules subject to rebalancing

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Clinical Details

• Routine to high-acuity ED patient population
• ER holds managed by ED nursing staff
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7
• ER Techs (EMT/MA/CNA-trained) on unit performing tech duties and EKGs
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available around the clock
• No floating outside the ED
• Up to 6 preceptored orientation shifts

Key Requirements

• Recent EMR experience required (must be documented on resume)
• Strong, thorough documentation skills essential
• BSN not required
• Valid RN license required at time of submission

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs required; jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

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