Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,545 per week in Arcata, CA

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Arcata, California. This role offers an opportunity to provide critical care in a dynamic ER setting, serving a diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, rapid assessment, and effective intervention in high-acuity situations.

You will work day shifts, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality emergency services to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for emergency patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, EKG, and other diagnostic data.
• Initiate and manage emergency interventions for critically ill or injured patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract starting date.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in emergency assessment and intervention techniques.
• Competency in IV insertion, phlebotomy, and medication administration.
• Ability to operate and interpret cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and other emergency equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Days per Week: 3
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 14, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.