Travel
ER
Grass Valley, CA
Emergency Department Nurse – 12-Hour Day Shift
Position Overview
The facility's Emergency Department is seeking a full-time travel nurse for a 13-week assignment. You'll work a dynamic acute-care ED, caring for a diverse patient population ranging from minor illnesses to acute conditions requiring stabilization and transfer.
Schedule & Expectations
- Shift: 12-hour days, 6:45 AM start with bedside report
- Days off: Every other weekend
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Holiday rotation: Expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); final scheduling determined by unit management
- Self-scheduling available with manager approval; schedules posted 4 weeks in advance
- Overtime and extra shifts available
Clinical Environment
Work with a standard ED patient population including chest pain, stroke, MI, trauma, and routine urgent-care cases. The unit operates with:
- Hospitalist or Intensivist on-site
- 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support
- Charge nurse available for break relief (does not carry patient assignment)
- Nurse aides as census allows
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license (state-specific)
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS certifications
- Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
- Dysrhythmia exam (Basic) via Relias required within 24–48 hours of acceptance (pass/fail; two attempts allowed)
Orientation
1–2 days of floor-specific orientation with a dedicated preceptor.
Additional Details
- Navy scrubs required; white or black underscrirts and optional navy jackets
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment