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Emergency Department RN — Night Shift | Eureka, CA | 13-Week Contract

This is a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department caring for a high-acuity, high-volume patient population across all age groups — from neonates to geriatrics. The department is approved for pediatric emergency care (EDAP) and sees approximately 135 visits per day with an average daily census of 105.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: 3 out of 6 weekends per contract
• Holiday commitment: Must be available for 3 of 5 designated holidays
• No call required

Float

Travelers may float to cover the Observation Unit (ER Hold patients) and may be asked to float to nearby sister facilities. Refusal to float may result in assignment termination or loss of guaranteed hours.

Clinical Scope

This unit manages a broad range of emergency conditions including trauma, stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, acute psychiatric presentations, drug overdose, STEMI, respiratory emergencies, and multisystem organ failure. Comfort with , procedural sedation, vasopressor management, ventilated patients, chest tube management, and blood product administration is essential.

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC

> TNCC preferred in hand at submission; candidates willing to obtain prior to start may be considered.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ED experience
• Active California RN license required (pending not accepted)
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• 2 professional references within the last 3 years
• Scrub color: solid colors, no prints
• 40-hour orientation

Contract Start: ASAP (target November 30, 2026)