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Emergency Department – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced Emergency Department nurse for a 26-week travel contract. You'll work nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), three 12-hour shifts per week, in a fast-paced environment serving a diverse patient population across all age groups.
Unit Details
Requirements
- Current California RN license (compact license acceptable at submission)
- Minimum 1 year emergency nursing experience
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
- TNCC preferred but can be obtained prior to start if willing
- Community hospital experience preferred
What You'll Do
Manage acute abdominal pain, respiratory infections, chest trauma, stroke, seizures, overdose, psychiatric holds, and neuro-trauma. Handle advanced interventions including intubation assist, mechanical ventilation, chest tube management, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, and procedural sedation. Interpret dysrhythmias and ABGs, manage behavioral crises, and participate in rapid response and resuscitation teams.
Schedule & Expectations
- 3 of 6 weekends required
- No on-call requirement
- 40-hour orientation
- Maximum 7 days RTO (request upfront during submittal)
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Location: Eureka, CA