Travel ER RN - $2,989 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a CA RN license and at least 1 year of ER experience.

Details

• Work in a General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
• High-volume unit with approximately 135 visits per day, 20-26 rooms/beds, and average daily census of 105
• STEMI and Stroke certified facility
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00 to 6:00
• Weekend requirement of 3 out of every 6 weekends
• Floating required to cover the Observation Unit, which houses ER Hold patients
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC required; ENPC preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of ER experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, triage, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Skilled in emergency medications, IV therapy, and managing shock/trauma patients
• Experience with psychiatric emergencies including suicidal patients and managing violent behavior

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of conditions including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory emergencies, and psychiatric crises
• May float between sister facilities within the state as needed
• Must wear solid-colored scrubs with no prints; can wear own scrubs
• RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility to be eligible for the local rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they do not reside within 50 miles of the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-773351. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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