Travel ER RN - $2,694 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Eureka, CA 95501

Start Date: December 14, 2026

Location: Northern California coastal region

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:00), 182-day assignment. Weekend requirement of 3 out of 6 weekends. Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). Maximum 7 days requested time off.

Highlights:

• Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) – care for all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
• Level 3 trauma center with 20 rooms, 26 beds, and average daily census of 105 patients
• 4:1 patient ratio with approximately 135 visits per day
• Float to Observation Unit for ER hold patients; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including rapid response teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, and more
• Epic charting system with 40 hours of paid orientation
• Wear your own solid-colored scrubs (no prints)

Requirements:

• Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (or willingness to obtain prior to start), ENPC
• Experience with 4:1 patient ratios preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius or accept adjusted compensation

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers comprehensive experience in a busy Emergency Department serving diverse patient populations in a beautiful Northern California coastal community. You'll gain valuable skills managing emergency conditions from trauma to critical care while working alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams. The position includes competitive compensation with winter rate increases effective through February 2027, structured orientation, and the flexibility of self-scheduling. Candidates may be expected to float to nearby sister facilities as needed.

American Consultants Job ID #19497608. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus